Devotion (1950)
In Sardinia, at the beginning of the twentieth century, the once powerful aristocratic Decherchi family is going through difficult times and is threatened with eviction. To be able to pay his debts, Don Paulu, the son, needs help. He seeks aid from Uncle Zua, an old miser, who rejects him bluntly. Upset by Paulu's misfortunes, Annesa, the servant girl adopted by the family and Paulu's lover, decides to kill Zua so that the Decherchis inherit from him...
Director: Augusto Genina
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: November 29, 1950
Cast
Screenplay
- Grazia Deledda (Novel)
Language: Italiano
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Augusto Genina
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Devotion about?
- In Sardinia, at the beginning of the twentieth century, the once powerful aristocratic Decherchi family is going through difficult times and is threatened with eviction. To be able to pay his debts, Don Paulu, the son, needs help. He seeks aid from Uncle Zua, an old miser, who rejects him bluntly. Upset by Paulu's misfortunes, Annesa, the servant girl adopted by the family and Paulu's lover, decides to kill Zua so that the Decherchis inherit from him...
- Who directed Devotion?
- Devotion was directed by Augusto Genina.
- Who stars in Devotion?
- Devotion stars Emma Baron, Juan de Landa, Columba Domínguez.
- How long is Devotion?
- Devotion has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is Devotion?
- Devotion is a Drama, Romance film.