Claudio Trionfi

Mimi is a Sicilian dockworker who loses his job when he votes against the Mafia candidate in what he thinks is a secret ballot. He leaves his wife behind and goes to Turin, where he meets and moves in with Fiore, a street vendor and Communist organizer. They have a child, he works non-union jobs, and again he comes to the Mafia's attention... (imdb)

Three young people for political and other reasons set out to destroy the social status and reputation of a middle-aged university professor. Based on Alberto Moravia's short story. (bfi)