The death of a wealthy patriarch in 1885 sets off an interfamily power struggle. Son Ferdinando buys out his other relatives in order to gain full control over the dead man's property. But Ferdinando's nephew Amerigo holds out. Amerigo's stance is weakened when he heads for Florence and meets prostitute Bianca.

Directed by

Mauro Bolognini

Written by

Vasco Pratolini, Pasquale Festa Campanile, Massimo Franciosa

Genres

Drama

Released

June 13, 1961

Runtime

1h 40m

Status

Released

Original title

La viaccia

Language

Italian

Countries

France, Italy

Studios

Titanus, Arco Film, Galatea Film, Société Générale de Cinématographie (S.G.C.)