A Special Day poster

A Special Day (1977)

"A special film about two special people."

8.019771h 46mIT
DramaRomance

Directed by Ettore Scola

Rating

8.0/10

Runtime

1h 46m

Language

IT

Release

August 11, 1977

Director

Ettore Scola

Official Trailer

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Overview

Two neighbours — a persecuted journalist and a resigned housewife — forge a strong bond on the day of Adolf Hitler's historic 1938 visit to Rome.

Cast

Sophia Loren

Sophia Loren

Antonietta Taberi

Marcello Mastroianni

Marcello Mastroianni

Gabriele

John Vernon

John Vernon

Emanuele Taberi

Françoise Berd

Françoise Berd

Concierge

Patrizia Basso

Patrizia Basso

Romana Taberi

Tiziano De Persio

Tiziano De Persio

Arnaldo Taberi

Maurizio Di Paolantonio

Maurizio Di Paolantonio

Fabio Taberi

Antonio Garibaldi

Antonio Garibaldi

Littorio Taberi

Vittorio Guerrieri

Vittorio Guerrieri

Umberto Taberi

Alessandra Mussolini

Alessandra Mussolini

Maria Luisa Taberi

Nicole Magny

Nicole Magny

Officer's Daughter

Galeazzo Ciano

Galeazzo Ciano

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into A Special Day (1977), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Two neighbours — a persecuted journalist and a resigned housewife — forge a strong bond on the day of Adolf Hitler's historic 1938 visit to Rome.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of A Special Day. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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