1860 (1934)
The story is the harried attempt of a Sicilian partisan, as part of the risorgimento, to reach Garibaldi's headquarters in Northern Italy, and to petition the revered revolutionary to rescue part of his besieged land. Along the way, the peasant hero encounters many colorful Italians, differing in class and age, and holding political opinions of every type. There is a key train scene, and the film ends on the battlefield, Italian unification a success, despite brutal losses.
Director: Alessandro Blasetti
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: February 21, 1934
Cast
- Giuseppe Gulino - Carmelo Trau
- Aida Bellia - Rosuzza Trau
- Gianfranco Giachetti - padre Costanzo
- Mario Ferrari - colonnello Carini
- Maria Denis - Clelia
- Ugo Gracci - il mazziniano
- Vasco Creti - l'autonomista
- Totò Majorana - padre di Rosuzza
- Turi Pandolfini - un altro cittadino siciliano
- Cesare Zoppetti - il giobertiano
Screenplay
- Gino Mazzucchi (Story)
- Alessandro Blasetti
- Emilio Cecchi
- Gino Mazzucchi (Screenplay)
Music: Nino Medin
Cinematography: Giulio De Luca, Anchise Brizzi
Editing: Alessandro Blasetti, Ignazio Ferronetti
Production: Cinès-Pittaluga, Società Italiana Cines
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Alessandro Blasetti
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1860 about?
- The story is the harried attempt of a Sicilian partisan, as part of the risorgimento, to reach Garibaldi's headquarters in Northern Italy, and to petition the revered revolutionary to rescue part of his besieged land. Along the way, the peasant hero encounters many colorful Italians, differing in class and age, and holding political opinions of every type. There is a key train scene, and the film ends on the battlefield, Italian unification a success, despite brutal losses.
- Who directed 1860?
- 1860 was directed by Alessandro Blasetti.
- Who stars in 1860?
- 1860 stars Giuseppe Gulino, Aida Bellia, Gianfranco Giachetti, Mario Ferrari, Maria Denis, Ugo Gracci.
- How long is 1860?
- 1860 has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is 1860?
- 1860 is a Drama, History film.
- Where was 1860 produced?
- 1860 was produced in Italy.