Astrea, the Amazing Woman (1919)
Astrea plays an adventurous princess who roams the world in the service of justice, supported by her humorous sidekick Birillo (Ferdinand Guillaume). She takes up the cause of two young nobles, Michele and Jole, who have been dispossessed by the unscrupulous baron Max. With her bare fists, she eliminates six shifty circus people sent by Max. “Remarkable stunts, of which a professional strong-woman of Houdini- like prowess is the protagonist, are the outstanding feature of this unusual and entertaining thrill-film, whilst the amazing sensations are pleasantly relieved by a vein of irresistible comedy (“The Bioscope”, 1 April 1920).
Director: Polidor
Runtime: 47 min
Release Date: February 7, 1919
Cast
- Astrea - Justitia
- Polidor - Birillo
- Nello Carotenuto
- Francesco Ciancamerla
- Maud Guillaume
Production: Polidor
Country: Italy
Original Language: xx
More Films by Director: Polidor
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Astrea, the Amazing Woman about?
- Astrea plays an adventurous princess who roams the world in the service of justice, supported by her humorous sidekick Birillo (Ferdinand Guillaume). She takes up the cause of two young nobles, Michele and Jole, who have been dispossessed by the unscrupulous baron Max. With her bare fists, she eliminates six shifty circus people sent by Max. “Remarkable stunts, of which a professional strong-woman of Houdini- like prowess is the protagonist, are the outstanding feature of this unusual and entertaining thrill-film, whilst the amazing sensations are pleasantly relieved by a vein of irresistible comedy (“The Bioscope”, 1 April 1920).
- Who directed Astrea, the Amazing Woman?
- Astrea, the Amazing Woman was directed by Polidor.
- Who stars in Astrea, the Amazing Woman?
- Astrea, the Amazing Woman stars Astrea, Polidor, Nello Carotenuto, Francesco Ciancamerla, Maud Guillaume.
- How long is Astrea, the Amazing Woman?
- Astrea, the Amazing Woman has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).
- Where was Astrea, the Amazing Woman produced?
- Astrea, the Amazing Woman was produced in Italy.