Tormento (1950)

Tormento (1950) poster

Anna flees her home, where she has been victimized for years by her spineless father’s mean-spirited second wife, to be with her lover, an honest businessman yet to make his fortune. When he is accused of a murder he didn’t commit, the couple’s domestic tranquillity is upended, and a desperate Anna must rely on her cruel stepmother to help support their child.

Director: Raffaello Matarazzo
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Gino Campase
Cinematography: Tino Santoni
Editing: Mario Serandrei
Production: Titanus, Labor Film
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it

Themes

Estranged Father's Letter and Fate

Keywords

rome, italy, pregnancy, fiancé, father, stepdaughter, partner, murder, trail, reformation, unmarried mother

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tormento about?
Anna flees her home, where she has been victimized for years by her spineless father’s mean-spirited second wife, to be with her lover, an honest businessman yet to make his fortune. When he is accused of a murder he didn’t commit, the couple’s domestic tranquillity is upended, and a desperate Anna must rely on her cruel stepmother to help support their child.
Who directed Tormento?
Tormento was directed by Raffaello Matarazzo.
Who stars in Tormento?
Tormento stars Amedeo Nazzari, Yvonne Sanson, Annibale Betrone, Mario Ferrari, Teresa Franchini, Tina Lattanzi.
How long is Tormento?
Tormento has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is Tormento?
Tormento is a Drama film.
Where was Tormento produced?
Tormento was produced in Italy.
What are the themes of Tormento?
The themes of Tormento include: Estranged Father's Letter and Fate.