Rapture (1952)
Artist Pietro Leoni is preoccupied with feminine beauty. While walking near an old castle in Italy, he sees a young woman dive in the water from a rock and becomes determined to sculpt her from memory. He rents a house near the spot and falls in love with the mentally disturbed daughter, Francesca, of the castle's owner, W. C. Hutton, while becoming involved with her sister, Marisa unaware of her identity.
Director: Goffredo Alessandrini
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: December 13, 1952
Cast
- Glenn Langan - Pietro Leoni
- Elsie Albiin - Francesca Hutton
- Lorraine Miller - Marisa Hutton
- Douglass Dumbrille - W.C. Hutton
- Eduardo Ciannelli - Arnaldo
- Luisa Rossi - Rita
- Carlo Giustini - Alberto
- Piero Lulli - Don Vincenzo
- Goffredo Alessandrini - Renato
- Harriet Medin - Infermiera
Screenplay
- Siro Angeli (Screenplay)
- Nino Stresa (Screenplay)
- Goffredo Alessandrini (Screenplay)
Music: Amedeo Escobar
Cinematography: Domenico Scala
Production: Umbria Film
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Burning Passion and Desire
Keywords
obsession, artist
More Films by Director: Goffredo Alessandrini
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rapture about?
- Artist Pietro Leoni is preoccupied with feminine beauty. While walking near an old castle in Italy, he sees a young woman dive in the water from a rock and becomes determined to sculpt her from memory. He rents a house near the spot and falls in love with the mentally disturbed daughter, Francesca, of the castle's owner, W. C. Hutton, while becoming involved with her sister, Marisa unaware of her identity.
- Who directed Rapture?
- Rapture was directed by Goffredo Alessandrini.
- Who stars in Rapture?
- Rapture stars Glenn Langan, Elsie Albiin, Lorraine Miller, Douglass Dumbrille, Eduardo Ciannelli, Luisa Rossi.
- How long is Rapture?
- Rapture has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is Rapture?
- Rapture is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Rapture produced?
- Rapture was produced in Italy.
- What are the themes of Rapture?
- The themes of Rapture include: The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Burning Passion and Desire.