The Betrothed

The Betrothed (1941)

I promessi sposi

Renzo and Lucia's love story is jeopardized by Don Rodrigo, a wicked nobleman, who is interested in Lucia. When she refuses his attentions he has her kidnapped and brought to a convent whose prioress is a nun as wicked as he is. The two youths will have to go through a lot of misfortunes before being reunited and being able to marry.

Date of release
1941-12-19
TMDB
5.8 / 10 (15)
Runtime
1h 52m
Genres
History, Romance, Drama
Director
Mario Camerini

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Based on: The Betrothed
  • Filmed in: Riva Nera beach, Lierna Castle, Lierna, Lake Como and 1 more
  • Awards: 1 · Nominations: 0. Including: 10th Venice International Film Festival

The Betrothed is a 1941 Italian historical drama film directed by Mario Camerini and starring Gino Cervi, Dina Sassoli and Ruggero Ruggeri. It is an adaptation of the 1827 novel The Betrothed by Alessandro Manzoni. The film's producers organised a competition to select the lead actress which was modelled on the hunt for Scarlett O'Hara by the American producer David O. Selznick for Gone With the Wind. It belongs to the movies of the calligrafismo style.

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