Three Brothers

Three Brothers

The Memorable World of Italian Dreams... The Private World of Three Brothers

1981 · 113 min · ★ 6.3 · Drama

After their mother's death, three brothers return to their family home in southern Italy: Raffaele, a judge in Rome facing the threat of political violence; Rocco, a counselor for troubled youths in Naples; and Nicola, a factory worker in Turin struggling with labor disputes and a troubled marriage. As the family reunites in mourning, each brother reflects on his past and contemplates an uncertain future.

Directed by Francesco Rosi · Written by Tonino Guerra

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Philippe Noiret Raffaele Giuranna
Michele Placido Nicola Giuranna
Vittorio Mezzogiorno Rocco Giuranna / Young Donato
Andréa Ferréol Raffaele's Wife
Maddalena Crippa Giovanna
Rosaria Tafuri Rosaria
Marta Zoffoli Marta
Tino Schirinzi Raffaeles's Friend
Simonetta Stefanelli Young Donato's Wife
Pietro Biondi 1st Judge
Charles Vanel Donato Giuranna
Accursio Di Leo 1st Friend at Bar

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