''Il giorno prima'' (internationally released as ''Control'' and ''Mind Control'') is a 1987 Italian
drama film
In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super- ...
directed by
Giuliano Montaldo
Giuliano Montaldo (born 22 February 1930) is an Italian film director.
Biography
While he was still a young student, Montaldo was recruited by the director Carlo Lizzani for the role of leading actor in the film ''Achtung! Banditi!'' (1951). ...
and starring
Burt Lancaster
Burton Stephen Lancaster (November 2, 1913 – October 20, 1994) was an American actor and producer. Initially known for playing tough guys with a tender heart, he went on to achieve success with more complex and challenging roles over a 45-yea ...
and
Ben Gazzara
Biagio Anthony Gazzara (August 28, 1930 – February 3, 2012) was an American actor and director of film, stage, and television. He received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and a Drama Desk Award, in addition to nominatio ...
. The story was written by
Piero Angela and the screenplay was by Piero Angela, Jeremy Hole, Giuliano Montaldo and
Brian Moore.
Plot
This story takes place during an experiment concerning psychological effects of mental fatigue on those locked in a fallout shelter for a long period of time. Twelve subjects are locked in a nuclear fallout shelter to see how long they can endure before mental breakdown occurs. After the experiment Dr. Herbert Monroe (Burt Lancaster) tells the world about this terrifying experiment and its outcome.
Cast
References
Sources
*The Motion Picture Guide 1988 Annual: The Films of 1987
1987 films
1987 drama films
English-language Italian films
Films scored by Ennio Morricone
Films directed by Giuliano Montaldo
Films based on Irish novels
Works by Brian Moore (novelist)
Italian drama films
1980s English-language films
1980s Italian films
Films set in bunkers
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