Viva l'Italia! (1961)
The film shows how Italy's historic national hero Giuseppe Garibaldi (embodied by Renzo Ricci) leads a military campaign known as Expedition of the Thousand in 1860 and conquers Sicily and Naples. When the Bourbon monarchy has left Southern Italy, he supports Victor Emmanuel II of Italy who achieves a lasting unification under the aegis the House of Savoy. Roberto Rossellini has said he was prouder of this film than of any other film he ever made.
Director: Roberto Rossellini
Genre: History, Drama, War
Runtime: 138 min
Release Date: February 2, 1961
Cast
- Renzo Ricci - Giuseppe Garibaldi
- Paolo Stoppa - Nino Bixio
- Franco Interlenghi - Giuseppe Bandi
- Giovanna Ralli - Rosa
- Raimondo Croce - King Francesco II
- Tina Louise - French Journalist
- Leone Botta - Menotti Garibaldi
- Giovanni Petti - Fabrizio Plutino
- Attilio Dottesio - Francesco Crispi
- Gino Buzzanca
Screenplay
- Antonio Petrucci (Story)
- Carlo Alianello (Story)
- Luigi Chiarini (Story)
- Sergio Amidei (Story)
- Sergio Amidei (Screenplay)
Music: Renzo Rossellini
Cinematography: Luciano Trasatti
Editing: Roberto Cinquini
Production: Galatea Film, Francinex, Cinematografica RI.RE, Tempo Film
Country: France, Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Roberto Rossellini
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Viva l'Italia! about?
- The film shows how Italy's historic national hero Giuseppe Garibaldi (embodied by Renzo Ricci) leads a military campaign known as Expedition of the Thousand in 1860 and conquers Sicily and Naples. When the Bourbon monarchy has left Southern Italy, he supports Victor Emmanuel II of Italy who achieves a lasting unification under the aegis the House of Savoy. Roberto Rossellini has said he was prouder of this film than of any other film he ever made.
- Who directed Viva l'Italia!?
- Viva l'Italia! was directed by Roberto Rossellini.
- Who stars in Viva l'Italia!?
- Viva l'Italia! stars Renzo Ricci, Paolo Stoppa, Franco Interlenghi, Giovanna Ralli, Raimondo Croce, Tina Louise.
- How long is Viva l'Italia!?
- Viva l'Italia! has a runtime of 2h 18m (138 minutes).
- What genre is Viva l'Italia!?
- Viva l'Italia! is a History, Drama, War film.
- Where was Viva l'Italia! produced?
- Viva l'Italia! was produced in France, Italy.