Directed by:
Francesco RosiCinematography:
Pasqualino De SantisComposer:
Piero PiccioniCast:
Gian Maria Volonté, Paolo Bonacelli, Alain Cuny, Lea Massari, Irene Papas, François Simon, Rocco Sisto, Accursio Di Leo, Antonio Allocca, Stavros TornesPlots(1)
Banished to Gagliano, an ancient mountain village in southern Italy, Volonte discovers the stark beauty of the landscape as well as the resilience of the peasants, who have lived there for generations. The legendary Irene Papas costars as the earthy Giulia, a housekeeper who teaches the sophisticated writer about the dignity of people who live close to the land. Francesco Rosi offers an authentic but moving story against a historical backdrop, stunningly photographed in rich detail. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Gian Maria Volonté
Italy
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For a Few Dollars More (1965)
A Fistful of Dollars (1964)
The Moro Affair (1986)
Paolo Bonacelli
Italy
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Alain Cuny
France
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Lea Massari
Italy
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Irene Papas
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François Simon
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Rocco Sisto
Italy
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Accursio Di Leo
Italy
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Antonio Allocca
Italy
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Stavros Tornes
Greece
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