The Working Class Goes to Heaven
La classe operaia va in paradiso
Synopsis
After losing a finger in a work accident, an Italian worker becomes increasingly involved in political and revolutionary groups.
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Radiance #1: The Working Class Goes to Heaven Blu-ray Trailer (Elio Petri, 1971)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-13
Top Cast
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Gian Maria Volonté
Lulù Massa
Mariangela Melato
Lidia
Salvo Randone
Militina
Gino Pernice
Sindacalista
Luigi Diberti
Bassi
Mietta Albertini
Adalgisa
Donato Castellaneta
Marx
Adriano Amidei Migliano
Tecnico
Guerrino Crivello
Cronometrista
Ezio Marano
Capo Operai
Giuseppe Fortis
Valli
Corrado Solari
Tarcisio Mena
Flavio Bucci
Operaio
Luigi Uzzo
Operaio
Federico Scrobogna
Arturo, figlio di Lidia
Nino Bignamini
Salvatore Quaranta
Carla Mancini
Operaia
Antonio Mangano
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 2, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elio Petri
- Screenplay & Story
- Ugo Pirro, Elio Petri
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- La classe operaia va in paradiso
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Euro International Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elio Petri
Ugo Pirro, Elio Petri
Ennio Morricone
Luigi Kuveiller
Ruggero Mastroianni
Ugo Tucci
Department Leadership Roster
Elio Petri
Director
Ugo Pirro
Screenplay
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Luigi Kuveiller
Director of Photography
Ruggero Mastroianni
Editor
Elio Petri
Screenplay
Franco Carretti
Costume Design
Dante Ferretti
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Working Class Goes to Heaven
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What is The Working Class Goes to Heaven about?
After losing a finger in a work accident, an Italian worker becomes increasingly involved in political and revolutionary groups.
Who directed The Working Class Goes to Heaven?
The Working Class Goes to Heaven was directed by Elio Petri.
Who stars in The Working Class Goes to Heaven?
The principal cast of The Working Class Goes to Heaven includes Gian Maria Volonté, Mariangela Melato, Salvo Randone, Gino Pernice, Luigi Diberti.
When was The Working Class Goes to Heaven released and how long is it?
The Working Class Goes to Heaven was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Working Class Goes to Heaven?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Working Class Goes to Heaven was composed by Ennio Morricone.