The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
A blacksmith from Montevergine, accused of murder, flees to Argentina. Years later, a mute witness testifies to his innocence, leading to his acquittal. Just before returning home, an Argentine woman plants opium in his luggage, resulting in a ten-year prison sentence. After his release, he finds his daughter engaged to a wealthy landowner who had falsely accused him. Enraged, he plans to kill the man but is moved by grace at the Marian Shrine, lays down his weapon, and makes peace with his enemy.
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Carlo CampogallianiScreenplay
- Guido PaolucciWriter
- Vittorio MalpassutiScreenplay
- Carlo CampogallianiDirector
Cast
- Amedeo NazzariRocco
- Leda GloriaSabina
- Elsa De GiorgiCarmencita
- Enzo Biliottidon Rodolfo
- Andrea ChecchiAlberto
- Lauro GazzoloBartolomeo
- Ivana ClaarCast
- Giulio Tempestipresidente Corte d'Assise
- Umberto SacripanteMemmo
- Carlo DusePietro
- Renato ChiantoniAndrea
- Giovanni Dolfinioste