The Union

The Union

1972 · 108 min · ★ 4.9 · Comedy

A Sicilian worker, a member of the internal commission in a factory in Bergamasco, believes he has won it over the owner because he has obtained important improvements, but the astute employer sells the company to a multinational company.

Directed by Luciano Salce · Written by Pipolo

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