

Lost Youth
Gioventù perduta
Synopsis
In impoverished post-war Rome, a gang of young thieves is lead by Stefano, the son of an illustrious professor. The police suspects that the criminals are actually university students; inspector Mariani, a young World War II veteran, enrolls and tries to find out more. He falls for a pretty fellow student, Luisa, but she is the sister of the gang leader...
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- Director
- Pietro Germi
- Screenplay & Story
- Antonio Pietrangeli, Bruno Valeri, Enzo Provenzale, Mario Monicelli, Pietro Germi, Leopoldo Trieste
- Original Score
- Carlo Rustichelli
- Original Title
- Gioventù perduta
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Lux Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pietro Germi
Antonio Pietrangeli, Bruno Valeri, Enzo Provenzale, Mario Monicelli, Pietro Germi, Leopoldo Trieste
Carlo Rustichelli
Carlo Montuori
Renato May
Carlo Ponti
Department Leadership Roster
Gianni Mazzocca
Production Design
Renato May
Editor
Carlo Ponti
Producer
Antonio Pietrangeli
Screenplay
Bruno Valeri
Screenplay
Pietro Germi
Director
Enzo Provenzale
Screenplay
Mario Monicelli
Screenplay
Pietro Germi
Screenplay
Leopoldo Trieste
Screenplay
Carlo Rustichelli
Original Music Composer
Carlo Montuori
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lost Youth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lost Youth about?
In impoverished post-war Rome, a gang of young thieves is lead by Stefano, the son of an illustrious professor. The police suspects that the criminals are actually university students; inspector Mariani, a young World War II veteran, enrolls and tries to find out more. He falls for a pretty fellow student, Luisa, but she is the sister of the gang leader...
Who directed Lost Youth?
Lost Youth was directed by Pietro Germi.
Who stars in Lost Youth?
The principal cast of Lost Youth includes Carla Del Poggio, Massimo Girotti, Jacques Sernas, Franca Maresa, Diana Borghese.
When was Lost Youth released and how long is it?
Lost Youth was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Lost Youth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lost Youth was composed by Carlo Rustichelli.
