The Betrothed (1922)
Based on the famous historical novel by Alessandro Manzoni, and set between 1628 and 1630 in Lombardy, Northern Italy, during the Spanish domination, the film displays the marriage between two young textile workers, Renzo and Lucia. The 1922 version is one of the most ambitious and spectacular films in all Italian silent cinema, with remarkable mass scenes and some images that sparked controversy.
Director: Mario Bonnard
Genre: History, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 140 min
Release Date: August 11, 1922
Cast
- Emilia Vidali - Lucia Mondella
- Domenico Serra - Renzo Tramaglino
- Ninì Dinelli - La monaca di Monza
- Mario Parpagnoli - Don Rodrigo
- Rodolfo Badaloni - L'Innominato
- Umberto Scalpellini - Don Abbondio
- Ida Carloni Talli - Agnese Mondella
- Raimondo Van Riel - Il Griso
- Rinaldo Rinaldi - Lo Sfregiato
- Olga Capri - Perpetua
Screenplay
- Mario Bonnard
- Alessandro Manzoni (Novel)
Cinematography: Giuseppe Paolo Vitrotti
Country: Italy
Language: No Language
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Mario Bonnard
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Betrothed about?
- Based on the famous historical novel by Alessandro Manzoni, and set between 1628 and 1630 in Lombardy, Northern Italy, during the Spanish domination, the film displays the marriage between two young textile workers, Renzo and Lucia. The 1922 version is one of the most ambitious and spectacular films in all Italian silent cinema, with remarkable mass scenes and some images that sparked controversy.
- Who directed The Betrothed?
- The Betrothed was directed by Mario Bonnard.
- Who stars in The Betrothed?
- The Betrothed stars Emilia Vidali, Domenico Serra, Ninì Dinelli, Mario Parpagnoli, Rodolfo Badaloni, Umberto Scalpellini.
- How long is The Betrothed?
- The Betrothed has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
- What genre is The Betrothed?
- The Betrothed is a History, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Betrothed produced?
- The Betrothed was produced in Italy.