L'alleato (2019)

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Sicily, July 10, 1943: the US army lands in Gela, where some divisions encounter strenuous resistance from the Italian army. The marines, in an attempt to escape to safety, are dispersed through the Sicilian countryside. A small task force luckily meets Robert Capa: the great photojournalist, who launched himself at the first light of dawn together with the soldiers of the ill-fated 82nd division, awaits help hanging from a tree. The group of soldiers, with the photojournalist and a wounded comrade, stops at a farm of poor Sicilian shepherds. John Mancuso, marine of the first infantry division, discovers that his father's birthplace is in nearby Niscemi, and wants to go and see it. He will get help from little Salvatore.

Director: Elio Di Pace
Genre: War, History, Drama
Runtime: 19 min
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Editing: Riccardo Giannetti
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Elio Di Pace
More Films in Genre: War, History, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is L'alleato about?
Sicily, July 10, 1943: the US army lands in Gela, where some divisions encounter strenuous resistance from the Italian army. The marines, in an attempt to escape to safety, are dispersed through the Sicilian countryside. A small task force luckily meets Robert Capa: the great photojournalist, who launched himself at the first light of dawn together with the soldiers of the ill-fated 82nd division, awaits help hanging from a tree. The group of soldiers, with the photojournalist and a wounded comrade, stops at a farm of poor Sicilian shepherds. John Mancuso, marine of the first infantry division, discovers that his father's birthplace is in nearby Niscemi, and wants to go and see it. He will get help from little Salvatore.
Who directed L'alleato?
L'alleato was directed by Elio Di Pace.
Who stars in L'alleato?
L'alleato stars Daniele Mariani.
How long is L'alleato?
L'alleato has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
What genre is L'alleato?
L'alleato is a War, History, Drama film.
Where was L'alleato produced?
L'alleato was produced in Italy.