Movie

Almost a Man (1966)

• September 22, 1966
• 1h 33m

• Drama

Overview

A young writer descends into madness. Alienated, neurotic, and plagued by guilt, Michele retreats from reality, loses interest in work, and comes to the brink of suicide before being sent to an asylum for shock therapy. Escaping from the asylum, Michele returns to his boyhood home, where he learns the reasons for his present mental state.

Director

Vittorio De Seta

Writers

Vittorio De Seta, Fabio Carpi, Vera Gherarducci

Starring

Jacques Perrin, Lea Padovani, Ilaria Occhini