The Gold of Naples (1954)
A sextet of Neapolitan tales - six captivating stories - wry, delightful and dramatic with that special humor and temperament and that enduring zest for life that characterizes these volatile people...
A tribute to Naples, this film presents six episodes: a clown exploited by a gangster, a pizza seller losing her husband’s ring, a child's funeral, a gambler beaten by a kid, a prostitute's unusual wedding, and a "wisdom seller" offering advice.
Director: Vittorio De Sica
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 131 min
Release Date: December 3, 1954
Cast
- Silvana Mangano - Teresa (segment "Teresa")
- Sophia Loren - Sofia (segment Pizza on Credit)
- Eduardo De Filippo - Don Ersilio Miccio (segment "Il professore")
- Paolo Stoppa - Don Peppino, the widower (segment Pizza on Credit)
- Erno Crisa - Don Nicola (segment "Teresa")
- Totò - Don Saverio Petrillo (segment "Il guappo")
- Lianella Carell - Carolina Petrillo (segment "Il guappo")
- Giacomo Furia - Rosario, Sofia's husband (segment Pizza on Credit)
- Tina Pica - Old woman (segment "Il professore")
- Alberto Farnese - Alfredo, Sofia's lover (segment Pizza on a Credit)
Screenplay
- Cesare Zavattini (Screenplay)
- Vittorio De Sica (Screenplay)
- Giuseppe Marotta (Screenplay)
- Giuseppe Marotta (Novel)
Music: Alessandro Cicognini
Cinematography: Carlo Montuori
Editing: Eraldo Da Roma
Production: Ponti-De Laurentiis Cinematografica
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
naples, italy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Gold of Naples about?
- A tribute to Naples, this film presents six episodes: a clown exploited by a gangster, a pizza seller losing her husband’s ring, a child's funeral, a gambler beaten by a kid, a prostitute's unusual wedding, and a "wisdom seller" offering advice.
- Who directed The Gold of Naples?
- The Gold of Naples was directed by Vittorio De Sica.
- Who stars in The Gold of Naples?
- The Gold of Naples stars Silvana Mangano, Sophia Loren, Eduardo De Filippo, Paolo Stoppa, Erno Crisa, Totò.
- How long is The Gold of Naples?
- The Gold of Naples has a runtime of 2h 11m (131 minutes).
- What genre is The Gold of Naples?
- The Gold of Naples is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was The Gold of Naples produced?
- The Gold of Naples was produced in Italy.