The read
It runs a compact 1h 24m.
Synopsis
1600, Southern Italy is under the Spanish Government. A few years before an attempt at rebellion, inspired by the preaching of the philosopher and monk Tommaso Campanella, is severely quelled by the Government. Campanella, under the charge of the plot, is put into a prison in Naples and waits for the conclusion of an endless process. Throughout the Calabrian countries his name is wrapped up in legend, he becomes almost a myth. Someone believes he has escaped from prison and wanders about under a false name.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Gianni AmelioDirector
- Domenico RaffaeleWriter
Cast
- Giulio BrogiThe Monk
- Riccardo ManganoThe Bishop
- Umberto SpadaroThe Father
- Daniel SherrillThe Youth
- Bedy MorattiThe Woman
- Giancarlo PalermoInquisitor
- Ernesto ColliInquisitor
Themes
catholic revival