The Gorgon (1942)
1017 AD. The Republic of Pisa is organizing a fleet to drive out the Saracens who are infesting the Mediterranean. While the forces are away "The Gorgon," the young daughter of a Pisan nobleman who has been heroically killed, comes to be solemnly invested as the figurehead virgin who will maintain a lantern to celebrate the men's victorious return. In charge of the home guard is an ambitious young Florentine who feels deprived of the forthcoming honour and glory, and who seeks revenge by violating the sacred person of the virgin. He gains access to her well guarded quarters, but when the Gorgon falls helplessly in love with him, his desire for vengeance falls away. His plot exposed, he commits suicide rather than invoke the wrath of the Pisans. The Gorgon too takes her life by throwing herself from a high tower. Meanwhile, the victorious Pisan vessels return.
Cast
- Mariella Lotti - Spina di Pietro, la Gorgona
- Rossano Brazzi - Lamberto Finquinaldo
- Camillo Pilotto - Marcello Finquinaldo, padre di Lamberto
- Piero Carnabuci - Arrigo del Coscetto
- Annibale Betrone - Il conte Ranieri
- Tina Lattanzi - La contessa Matilde di Toscana
- Lauro Gazzolo - Il fedele servo di Spina
- Enza Delbi - Bianca
- Gorella Gori - Berta
- Emilio Cigoli - Miniato - lo scudiero
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Gorgon about?
- 1017 AD. The Republic of Pisa is organizing a fleet to drive out the Saracens who are infesting the Mediterranean. While the forces are away "The Gorgon," the young daughter of a Pisan nobleman who has been heroically killed, comes to be solemnly invested as the figurehead virgin who will maintain a lantern to celebrate the men's victorious return. In charge of the home guard is an ambitious young Florentine who feels deprived of the forthcoming honour and glory, and who seeks revenge by violating the sacred person of the virgin. He gains access to her well guarded quarters, but when the Gorgon falls helplessly in love with him, his desire for vengeance falls away. His plot exposed, he commits suicide rather than invoke the wrath of the Pisans. The Gorgon too takes her life by throwing herself from a high tower. Meanwhile, the victorious Pisan vessels return.
- Who directed The Gorgon?
- The Gorgon was directed by Guido Brignone.
- Who stars in The Gorgon?
- The Gorgon stars Mariella Lotti, Rossano Brazzi, Camillo Pilotto, Piero Carnabuci, Annibale Betrone, Tina Lattanzi.
- How long is The Gorgon?
- The Gorgon has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Gorgon?
- The Gorgon is a Drama, History film.