The Working Class Goes to Heaven
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After losing a finger in a work accident, an Italian worker becomes increasingly involved in political and revolutionary groups.
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Gian Maria Volonté
Lulù Massa
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Mariangela Melato
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Salvo Randone
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Gino Pernice
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Mietta Albertini
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Donato Castellaneta
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Adriano Amidei Migliano
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Guerrino Crivello
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Ezio Marano
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Giuseppe Fortis
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Elio Petri Director · Ugo Pirro Screenplay Ennio Morricone Composer
First release September 17, 1971 · Produced in Italy · Original title La classe operaia va in paradiso
Production
Euro International Films
Production
Italy
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Languages
Original title
La classe operaia va in paradiso
Original language
Italian
Spoken on screen
Italian
Release dates
Italy · September 17, 1971
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
France
May 31, 1972 · Theatrical
May 2, 2012 · Physical · DVD
January 28, 2025 · Physical · Blu-Ray
Romania
May 14, 1973 · Theatrical
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