Love and Poison (1950)
Christina of Sweden, in exile in Rome, takes a handsome Italian officer as her lover. But he is in love with the very young wife of an elderly count. After many adventures, duels, settling of old scores, the officer and the countess get married. Former Queen Christina finds herself another captain of the guard.
Director: Giorgio Simonelli
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: February 21, 1950
Cast
- Amedeo Nazzari - Franco Santinelli
- Lois Maxwell - Regina Cristina
- Anna Nievo - Annamaria Di Cerri
- Olga Solbelli - Domitilla Baglioni
- Giulio Donnini - Gelasio Baglioni
- Marisa Merlini - Orsola di Ripetta
- Afro Poli - Duca Di Cerri
- Italia Marchesini - Astrologa
- Cesare Fantoni - Principe Spada
- Checco Durante - Cantastorie
Screenplay
- Carlo Campogalliani
- Amleto Fattori (Screenplay)
- Siro Angeli (Screenplay)
- Amleto Fattori
- Anton Giulio Majano (Screenplay)
Music: Salvatore Allegra
Cinematography: Mario Montuori
Editing: Giuseppe Vari
Production: Ideal, La Perla, Rocket Films, Herald Pictures
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Giorgio Simonelli
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Love and Poison about?
- Christina of Sweden, in exile in Rome, takes a handsome Italian officer as her lover. But he is in love with the very young wife of an elderly count. After many adventures, duels, settling of old scores, the officer and the countess get married. Former Queen Christina finds herself another captain of the guard.
- Who directed Love and Poison?
- Love and Poison was directed by Giorgio Simonelli.
- Who stars in Love and Poison?
- Love and Poison stars Amedeo Nazzari, Lois Maxwell, Anna Nievo, Olga Solbelli, Giulio Donnini, Marisa Merlini.
- How long is Love and Poison?
- Love and Poison has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Love and Poison?
- Love and Poison is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Love and Poison produced?
- Love and Poison was produced in Italy.