Campane a martello
Originally released in 1949. Campane a martello is a drama film. directed by Luigi Zampa.
Starring Gina Lollobrigida, Yvonne Sanson, and Carlo Romano
Synopsis
Agostina is a maid turned prostitute during World War II. She sends all the money she makes to the local priest in her home village for safekeeping. After the war is over Agostina and her friend Australia plan to open a clothing store so they return to her home island to collect the money from the priest. But after arriving there Agostina learns in shock that the priest has been dead for more than a year and that his eccentric successor mistook the received money for donations and spent all of it on building a new orphanage for war orphans. To make matters even worse, other islanders think that Agostina is now a millionaire and beg her to help them financially.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 16, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gina Lollobrigida
as Agostina
Yvonne Sanson
as Australia
Carlo Romano
as Il maresciallo
Carlo Giustini
as Marco
Clelia Matania
as Bianca
Ernesto Almirante
as Il Possidente
Agostino Salvietti
as Il Sindaco
Gino Saltamerenda
as Fernando
Salvatore Arcidiacono
as Il Farmacista
Ada Colangeli
as Francesca
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Lux Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Campane a martello about?
Agostina is a maid turned prostitute during World War II. She sends all the money she makes to the local priest in her home village for safekeeping. After the war is over Agostina and her friend Au...
Who directed Campane a martello?
Campane a martello was directed by Luigi Zampa.
How long is Campane a martello?
Campane a martello has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Campane a martello released?
Campane a martello was released on September 16, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Campane a martello?
The main cast of Campane a martello includes Gina Lollobrigida, Yvonne Sanson, Carlo Romano, Carlo Giustini, Clelia Matania.