The Knight of Kruja (1940)
Young Italian journalist Stefano Andriani travels to Albania, where he falls in love with Eliana, a local girl, and she with him. One day, Andriani comes across the tribal chief Hasslan Haidar, an opponent of King Zog's regime, wounded by the royal guards. He saves him, taking him to his village, and makes a "blood pact" with him, which makes them brothers. Later, the journalist accidentally discovers that the tribal chief is Eliana's brother, and he must therefore give up his plans for marriage. In addition, the chief of police in Tirana tries to exploit the situation to turn Hasslan against Andriani. The arrival of Italian troops, who conquer Albania, resolves everything and allows the misunderstanding to be cleared up.
Director: Carlo Campogalliani
Genre: Adventure, Romance
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: January 10, 1940
Cast
- Antonio Centa - Stefano Andriani
- Doris Duranti - Eliana Haidar
- Guido Celano - Hasslan Haidar
- Leda Gloria - Alidjé
- Nico Pepe - Mario Marini
- Giuseppe Rinaldi - Essad Haidar
- Carlo Duse - Argiropulos
- Emilio Petacci - Operaio
- Walter Lazzaro - Magnani
- Luigi Carini - Velio
Screenplay
- Aldo Vergano (Screenplay)
- Aldo Malatesta (Screenplay)
- Gian Gaspare Napolitano (Screenplay)
Music: Alberto Ghislanzoni
Cinematography: Aldo Tonti
Editing: Mario Bonotti
Production: Capitani Film
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Carlo Campogalliani
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Knight of Kruja about?
- Young Italian journalist Stefano Andriani travels to Albania, where he falls in love with Eliana, a local girl, and she with him. One day, Andriani comes across the tribal chief Hasslan Haidar, an opponent of King Zog's regime, wounded by the royal guards. He saves him, taking him to his village, and makes a "blood pact" with him, which makes them brothers. Later, the journalist accidentally discovers that the tribal chief is Eliana's brother, and he must therefore give up his plans for marriage. In addition, the chief of police in Tirana tries to exploit the situation to turn Hasslan against Andriani. The arrival of Italian troops, who conquer Albania, resolves everything and allows the misunderstanding to be cleared up.
- Who directed The Knight of Kruja?
- The Knight of Kruja was directed by Carlo Campogalliani.
- Who stars in The Knight of Kruja?
- The Knight of Kruja stars Antonio Centa, Doris Duranti, Guido Celano, Leda Gloria, Nico Pepe, Giuseppe Rinaldi.
- How long is The Knight of Kruja?
- The Knight of Kruja has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is The Knight of Kruja?
- The Knight of Kruja is a Adventure, Romance film.
- Where was The Knight of Kruja produced?
- The Knight of Kruja was produced in Italy.