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The cinema and drama actor and director Vittorio Gassman, born Vittorio Gassmann, poses in front of the photographer while lighting his cigarette; he looks self-confident and alluring as his job is very rewarding in these years thanks to his roles in films such as Bitter Rice (1949), The Great War (1959), The Easy Life (1962) and Opiate '67 (1963). Rome, Italy, 1964. (KEYSTONE/Mondadori Portfolio/Marisa Rastellini)