Elvio Battistini works as a ticket taker in the local cinema of the small town where he lives. He has a prosthesis in one leg, the result of an accident, but he tells anyone who will listen it is a war injury. Giuseppe Mondardini, is also an older man living alone in what was the splendid family home. When Elvio and Giuseppe meet, they hit it off immediately. A trip to a cooler area is in order, so Mordardini unveils his ancient automobile.
| Release Date | December 22, 1988 | |
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| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | Una botta di vita | |
| Runtime | 1h 38min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | — | |
| Language | Italian | |
| Original Language | Italian | |
| Production Countries | France, Italy | |
| Production Companies | Italfrance FilmsDean FilmItalian International Film | |