| Director | Vittorio De Seta |
|---|---|
| Producer | Vittorio De Seta |
| Writer | Vittorio De Seta Fabio Carpi Vera Gherarducci |
| Starring | Jacques Perrin |
| Music | Ennio Morricone |
| Cinematography | Dario Di Palma |
| Editing | Fernanda Papa |
| Released | 22 September 1966 |
| Runtime | 93 minutes |
| Country | Italy |
| Language | Italian |
Almost a Man (Italian: Un uomo a metà, also known as Half a Man) is a 1966 Italian drama film co-written and directed by Vittorio De Seta.[1][2] The film entered the competition at the 1966 Venice Film Festival, in which Jacques Perrin was awarded with the Volpi Cup for Best Actor.[3]
Plot
While locked up in a mental health clinic, Michele looks back on his life. This includes reflecting on his controlling mother and selfish brother, who influenced Michele's neurosis that makes it difficult for him to establish relationships with women.
Cast
- Jacques Perrin as Michele
- Lea Padovani as Madre di Michele
- Gianni Garko as Fratello di Michele
- Ilaria Occhini as Elena
- Rosemary Dexter as Marina
- Pier Paolo Capponi as Ugo
- Francesca De Seta as Simonetta
- Kitty Swan as Girl at park
- Ivan Rassimov
Music
| Artist | Ennio Morricone |
|---|---|
| Released | 1966 (original album) |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 23:08 |
| Label | RCA Italiana |
| Prev year | 1966 |
| Next year | 1966 |
All music by Ennio Morricone.
- "Requiem Per Un Destino" – 23:08 (Chorus and orchestra)
References
- ^ Alessandro Rais (1995). Il cinema di Vittorio De Seta. Giuseppe Maimone editore, 1995. ISBN 8877510889.
- ^ Thompson, Howard (23 September 1966). "The Roots of Torment". The New York Times. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
- ^ Lino Miccichè. Storia del cinema italiano. Bianco & nero, 2001. ISBN 8831778501.