The Widower
Il vedovo
Synopsis
Alberto Nardi is a Roman businessman who fancies himself a man of great capabilities, but whose factory teeters perennially on the brink of catastrophe. Alberto is married to a rich and successful businesswoman from Milan, Elvira Almiraghi who has a no-nonsense attitude and barely tolerates the attempts of her husband to keep his factory afloat with her money.
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The Widower (1959) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-16
Top Cast
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Alberto Sordi
Alberto Nardi
Franca Valeri
Elvira Almiraghi
Leonora Ruffo
Gioia
Livio Lorenzon
Stucchi
Nando Bruno
l'oncle d'Alberto
Ruggero Marchi
Carlo Fenoglio
Gigi Reder
avocat Girondi
Mario Passante
Comm. Lambertoni
Enzo Petito
Fritzmayer
Nanda Primavera
Italia
Alberto Rabagliati
Self
Gastone Bettanini
Rosita Pisano
Mario Cianfanelli
Carlo Di Maggio
Ignazio Dolce
Angela Luce
Ignazio Leone
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dino Risi
- Screenplay & Story
- Dino Risi, Rodolfo Sonego, Dino Verde, Sandro Continenza, Fabio Carpi
- Original Score
- Armando Trovajoli
- Original Title
- Il vedovo
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Paneuropa, Cino del Duca
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dino Risi
Dino Risi, Rodolfo Sonego, Dino Verde, Sandro Continenza, Fabio Carpi
Armando Trovajoli
Luciano Trasatti
Alberto Gallitti
Edgardo Cortese, Cino Del Duca, Elio Scardamaglia
Department Leadership Roster
Dino Risi
Director
Dino Risi
Screenplay
Rodolfo Sonego
Screenplay
Edgardo Cortese
Producer
Luciano Trasatti
Director of Photography
Dino Verde
Screenplay
Sandro Continenza
Screenplay
Fabio Carpi
Screenplay
Armando Trovajoli
Original Music Composer
Piero Filippone
Production Design
Elio Scardamaglia
Producer
Alberto Gallitti
Editor
Gaia Romanini
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Widower
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Widower about?
Alberto Nardi is a Roman businessman who fancies himself a man of great capabilities, but whose factory teeters perennially on the brink of catastrophe. Alberto is married to a rich and successful businesswoman from Milan, Elvira Almiraghi who has a no-nonsense attitude and barely tolerates the attempts of her husband to keep his factory afloat with her money.
Who directed The Widower?
The Widower was directed by Dino Risi.
Who stars in The Widower?
The principal cast of The Widower includes Alberto Sordi, Franca Valeri, Leonora Ruffo, Livio Lorenzon, Nando Bruno.
When was The Widower released and how long is it?
The Widower was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Widower?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Widower was composed by Armando Trovajoli.