Tormento (1950)
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: February 11, 1950
Cast
- Amedeo Nazzari - Carlo Guarnieri
- Yvonne Sanson - Anna Ferrari
- Annibale Betrone - Gaetano Ferrari
- Mario Ferrari - L'avvocato Bianchi
- Teresa Franchini - Rosina
- Tina Lattanzi - Matilde Ferrari
- Aldo Nicodemi - Ruffini
- Giuditta Rissone - Madre Celeste
- Vittorio Sanipoli - Rossi, Carlo's Friend
- Roberto Murolo - Enzo Sandri
Screenplay
- Libero Bovio (Story)
- Gaspare Di Maio (Story)
- Aldo De Benedetti (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
More Films by Director: Raffaello Matarazzo
More Films in Genre: Drama
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.