Lost Youth (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1948, Lost Youth is a drama film directed by Pietro Germi, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. In impoverished post-war Rome, a gang of young thieves is lead by Stefano, the son of an illustrious professor. The police suspects that the criminals are actually university students; inspector Mariani, a young World War II veteran, enrolls and tries to find out more. He falls for a pretty fellow student, Luisa, but she is the sister of the gang leader...
Who’s in it. Lost Youth stars Carla Del Poggio as Luisa Manfredi, Massimo Girotti as Marcello Mariani, Jacques Sernas as Stefano Manfredi and Franca Maresa as Maria Rivano, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Lost Youth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lost Youth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lost Youth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lost Youth (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lost Youth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lost Youth worth watching?
- Lost Youth holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lost Youth?
- Lost Youth stars Carla Del Poggio, Massimo Girotti, Jacques Sernas, Franca Maresa and Diana Borghese.
- When was Lost Youth released?
- Lost Youth was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.