A Bell for Adano
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Originally released in 1945. A Bell for Adano is a war/drama film. directed by Henry King.
Starring John Hodiak, Gene Tierney, and William Bendix
Synopsis
Major Joppolo and his men are assigned to restore order to the war-torn Italian town of Adano. He has to manage getting supplies into town without interfering with troop movements, all the while dealing with colorful citizens of the town. One of his quests is to replace the bell which orders the town's life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 21, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Hodiak
as Maj. Victor P. Joppolo
Gene Tierney
as Tina Tomasino
William Bendix
as Sgt. Borth
Glenn Langan
as Lt. Crofts Livingstone, USN
Richard Conte
as Nicolo - Italian POW
Stanley Prager
as Sgt. Trampani
Harry Morgan
as Capt. N. Purvis
Monty Banks
as Giuseppe
Reed Hadley
as Cmdr. Robertson
Roy Roberts
as Col. W.W. Middleton - Provost Marshal
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Bell for Adano about?
Major Joppolo and his men are assigned to restore order to the war-torn Italian town of Adano. He has to manage getting supplies into town without interfering with troop movements, all the while de...
Who directed A Bell for Adano?
A Bell for Adano was directed by Henry King.
How long is A Bell for Adano?
A Bell for Adano has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was A Bell for Adano released?
A Bell for Adano was released on June 21, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Bell for Adano?
The main cast of A Bell for Adano includes John Hodiak, Gene Tierney, William Bendix, Glenn Langan, Richard Conte.