Movie

The Head of the Family

★ 6.7(27)19671h 46m

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Good to know

Director: Nanni Loy
Release date: 1967-09-29
Runtime: 1h 46m
Language: Italian
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Ultra Film

About The Head of the Family

The Head of the Family is a 1967 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Nanni Loy, starring Nino Manfredi, Leslie Caron and Claudine Auger. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 27 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Head of the Family in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A man is delighted to hear that his wife is pregnant and he begins to prepare for the wonders of fatherhood. As time progresses along, the family grows larger with each successive child and the father feels his importance in the family has been lessened with all the children. This man's quiet desperation to hold onto his position is an interesting lesson in the family dynamic and how everyone is an important part of the whole.

Cast

Nino Manfredi

Marco

Leslie Caron

Paola

Claudine Auger

Adriana

Ugo Tognazzi

Remo

Mario Carotenuto

Gabriele

Antonella Della Porta

Bonaria

Evi Maltagliati

Luisa, madre di Marco

Marisa Solinas

domestica Angela

Sergio Tofano

Amedeo, padre di Marco

Elsa Vazzoler

Carla, madre di Paola

Giampiero Albertini

muratore Natalino

Raoul Grassilli

neurologo

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Head of the Family in Ireland?+

The Head of the Family is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Head of the Family on Netflix?+

The Head of the Family is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is The Head of the Family?+

The Head of the Family has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

Who stars in The Head of the Family?+

The Head of the Family stars Nino Manfredi, Leslie Caron, Claudine Auger, Ugo Tognazzi and Mario Carotenuto.

When did The Head of the Family come out?+

The Head of the Family is a 1967 movie directed by Nanni Loy.

What genre is The Head of the Family?+

The Head of the Family is Comedy film.

Who directed The Head of the Family?+

The Head of the Family was directed by Nanni Loy.