The Mill on the Po (1949)
In the Po Valley during the 19th century, a rich girl engaged to a well-to-do farmer ends up penniless and is forced to work for her fiancé’s relatives. Peasant unrest, carried to extremes by both workers and landowners, leads to violence and tragedy.
Director: Alberto Lattuada
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: September 28, 1949
Cast
- Carla Del Poggio - Berta
- Jacques Sernas - Orbino
- Mario Besesti - il padrone
- Giacomo Giuradei - Princivalle
- Nino Pavese - Raibolini
- Giulio Calì - Smarazzacucco
- Anna Carena - L'Argìa
- Leda Gloria - La Sniza
- Dina Sassoli - Susanna, sorella di Orbino
- Domenico Viglione Borghese - Luca
Screenplay
- Tullio Pinelli (Screenplay)
- Federico Fellini (Screenplay)
- Carlo Musso (Adaptation)
- Alberto Lattuada (Adaptation)
- Riccardo Bacchelli (Adaptation)
Music: Ildebrando Pizzetti
Cinematography: Aldo Tonti
Editing: Mario Bonotti
Production: Lux Film
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Alberto Lattuada
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mill on the Po about?
- In the Po Valley during the 19th century, a rich girl engaged to a well-to-do farmer ends up penniless and is forced to work for her fiancé’s relatives. Peasant unrest, carried to extremes by both workers and landowners, leads to violence and tragedy.
- Who directed The Mill on the Po?
- The Mill on the Po was directed by Alberto Lattuada.
- Who stars in The Mill on the Po?
- The Mill on the Po stars Carla Del Poggio, Jacques Sernas, Mario Besesti, Giacomo Giuradei, Nino Pavese, Giulio Calì.
- How long is The Mill on the Po?
- The Mill on the Po has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is The Mill on the Po?
- The Mill on the Po is a History, Drama film.
- Where was The Mill on the Po produced?
- The Mill on the Po was produced in Italy.