The Working Class Goes to Heaven
1971, Italian. Directed by Elio Petri.
After losing a finger in a work accident, an Italian worker becomes increasingly involved in political and revolutionary groups.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- Check local
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Cast & crew
- Elio PetriDirector
- Gian Maria VolontéLulù Massa
- Mariangela MelatoLidia
- Salvo RandoneMilitina
- Gino PerniceSindacalista
- Luigi DibertiBassi
- Mietta AlbertiniAdalgisa
- Donato CastellanetaMarx
- Adriano Amidei MiglianoTecnico
- Guerrino CrivelloCronometrista
- Ezio MaranoCapo Operai
- Giuseppe FortisValli
- Corrado SolariTarcisio Mena
Details
- Released
- 17 September 1971
- Original title
- La classe operaia va in paradiso
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Ugo Pirro, Elio Petri
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The Working Class Goes to Heaven: quick answers
Is The Working Class Goes to Heaven worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 404 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Working Class Goes to Heaven?
The Working Class Goes to Heaven runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does The Working Class Goes to Heaven have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Working Class Goes to Heaven. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Working Class Goes to Heaven parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Working Class Goes to Heaven yet.
Which OTT platform is The Working Class Goes to Heaven on?
The Working Class Goes to Heaven isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 September 1971. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Working Class Goes to Heaven?
If you liked The Working Class Goes to Heaven, try In Dubious Battle, Sorry We Missed You, 7 Minutes.
Who directed The Working Class Goes to Heaven?
The Working Class Goes to Heaven (1971) was directed by Elio Petri and stars Gian Maria Volonté, Mariangela Melato, Salvo Randone.