The Betrothed (1941)
Renzo and Lucia's love story is jeopardized by Don Rodrigo, a wicked nobleman, who is interested in Lucia. When she refuses his attentions he has her kidnapped and brought to a convent whose prioress is a nun as wicked as he is. The two youths will have to go through a lot of misfortunes before being reunited and being able to marry.
Director: Mario Camerini
Genre: History, Romance, Drama
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: December 19, 1941
Cast
- Gino Cervi - Renzo Tramaglino
- Dina Sassoli - Lucia Mondella
- Ruggero Ruggeri - Cardinale Federigo Borromeo
- Armando Falconi - Don Abbondio
- Enrico Glori - Don Rodrigo
- Carlo Ninchi - L'Innominato
- Luis Hurtado - Padre Cristoforo
- Evi Maltagliati - La monaca di Monza, detta "La Signora"
- Ines Zacconi - Perpetua
- Franco Scandurra - Conte Attilio
Screenplay
- Alessandro Manzoni (Novel)
- Mario Camerini (Screenplay)
- Gabriele Baldini (Screenplay)
- Ivo Perilli (Screenplay)
Music: Ildebrando Pizzetti
Cinematography: Anchise Brizzi
Editing: Mario Serandrei
Production: Lux Film
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Mario Camerini
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Betrothed about?
- Renzo and Lucia's love story is jeopardized by Don Rodrigo, a wicked nobleman, who is interested in Lucia. When she refuses his attentions he has her kidnapped and brought to a convent whose prioress is a nun as wicked as he is. The two youths will have to go through a lot of misfortunes before being reunited and being able to marry.
- Who directed The Betrothed?
- The Betrothed was directed by Mario Camerini.
- Who stars in The Betrothed?
- The Betrothed stars Gino Cervi, Dina Sassoli, Ruggero Ruggeri, Armando Falconi, Enrico Glori, Carlo Ninchi.
- How long is The Betrothed?
- The Betrothed has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is The Betrothed?
- The Betrothed is a History, Romance, Drama film.
- Where was The Betrothed produced?
- The Betrothed was produced in Italy.