The Chaplain of San Lorenzo (1953)

Verona in the 1950s. Don Stefano, the chaplain of San Lorenzo, was once a passionate race car driver and tennis player. Deeply affected by his wartime experiences, he decided to become a priest. He has given up racing, but now and then he still plays a game of tennis, preferably with the wealthy art dealer Catani, whose family he is friends with and in whose home he is a frequent guest. His connections to the Catanis have also enabled Don Stefano to place his protégé, Gilda, a young girl in need, with them as a housekeeper. However, Signora Catani gradually becomes suspicious of the fact that Gilda wears a new yellow rose on her dress every day. She believes the girl receives the flowers from her husband; that he is her secret lover. This leads not only to a heated argument between the couple but also to a confrontation between the lady of the house and the maid.

Director: Gustav Ucicky
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Hans-Otto Borgmann
Cinematography: Georg Bruckbauer
Editing: Walter Fredersdorf
Production: Zeyn-Film, Neue Emelka
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Gustav Ucicky
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Chaplain of San Lorenzo about?
Verona in the 1950s. Don Stefano, the chaplain of San Lorenzo, was once a passionate race car driver and tennis player. Deeply affected by his wartime experiences, he decided to become a priest. He has given up racing, but now and then he still plays a game of tennis, preferably with the wealthy art dealer Catani, whose family he is friends with and in whose home he is a frequent guest. His connections to the Catanis have also enabled Don Stefano to place his protégé, Gilda, a young girl in need, with them as a housekeeper. However, Signora Catani gradually becomes suspicious of the fact that Gilda wears a new yellow rose on her dress every day. She believes the girl receives the flowers from her husband; that he is her secret lover. This leads not only to a heated argument between the couple but also to a confrontation between the lady of the house and the maid.
Who directed The Chaplain of San Lorenzo?
The Chaplain of San Lorenzo was directed by Gustav Ucicky.
Who stars in The Chaplain of San Lorenzo?
The Chaplain of San Lorenzo stars Willy Birgel, Dieter Borsche, Gertrud Kückelmann, Ilse Steppat, Margarete Haagen, Charles Regnier.
How long is The Chaplain of San Lorenzo?
The Chaplain of San Lorenzo has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is The Chaplain of San Lorenzo?
The Chaplain of San Lorenzo is a Drama film.
Where was The Chaplain of San Lorenzo produced?
The Chaplain of San Lorenzo was produced in Germany.