Where to watch Difficult Years in Canada
Difficult Years isn't available to stream, rent or buy in Canada right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 24 May 2026.
About Difficult Years
Difficult Years is a 1948 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Luigi Zampa, starring Umberto Spadaro, Ave Ninchi and Enzo Biliotti. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 25 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Difficult Years in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
Aldo Piscitello, a minor government clerk, is forced in 1934 to join the Fascist party. When the war comes, he finds himself able only to talk ineffectually in secret against Mussolini, even as his own son Giovanni is sent into battle. By the end of the war, Aldo has found the courage to stand up for his beliefs, but by then it is too late.
Top cast
Umberto Spadaro
Aldo Piscitello
Ave Ninchi
Rosina Piscitello
Enzo Biliotti
Il podestà
Massimo Girotti
Giovanni Piscitello
Delia Scala
Elena Piscitello
Ernesto Almirante
Il nonnino
Aldo Silvani
Il farmacista
Miro Zonda
Il federale
Milly Vitale
Maria, the pharmacist's niece
Giovanni Grasso
Mascoli
Olinto Cristina
Sacchi
Agostino Salvietti
Fegarotta
Raniero De Cenzo
Rapisarda
Carlo Sposito
Riccardo, the Baron's son
Giuseppe Nicolosi
Cascarà
Loris Gizzi
Il Ministro
Ermanno Randi
Turi
Rosetta Calavetta
Elena (voice)
Paolo Monelli
Sandro Ruffini
Narrator, Italian original version
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Difficult Years in Canada?+
Difficult Years is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.
Is Difficult Years on Netflix?+
Difficult Years is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is Difficult Years?+
Difficult Years has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
Who stars in Difficult Years?+
Difficult Years stars Umberto Spadaro, Ave Ninchi, Enzo Biliotti, Massimo Girotti and Delia Scala.
When did Difficult Years come out?+
Difficult Years is a 1948 movie directed by Luigi Zampa.
What genre is Difficult Years?+
Difficult Years is Drama film.
Who directed Difficult Years?+
Difficult Years was directed by Luigi Zampa.
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