Donatella
Originally released in 1956. Donatella is a comedy film. directed by Mario Monicelli.
Starring Elsa Martinelli, Gabriele Ferzetti, and Walter Chiari
Synopsis
Donatella is a simple and honest roman girl, daughter of a bookbinder and girlfriend of Guido, a gas station owner. One day she finds a woman's handbag containing valuables and documents, and decides to return it to her owner, a wealthy American lady, who offers Donatella a job as a secretary as a reward: she has to manage the lady's villa during her absences. There, Donatella casually meets Maurizio, a rich, elegant and well-educated young man, and ends up falling in love.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 3, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Elsa Martinelli
as Donatella
Gabriele Ferzetti
as Maurizio
Walter Chiari
as Guido
Aldo Fabrizi
as Augusto Guiscardi, padre di Donatella
Abbe Lane
as se stessa
Xavier Cugat
as se stesso
Liliana Bonfatti
as veterinaria
Virgilio Riento
as Nicola, zio di Donatella
Giovanna Pala
as Maria Laura Castello
Giuseppe Porelli
as Pasquale
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Sud Film Produzione Cinematografica
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Donatella about?
Donatella is a simple and honest roman girl, daughter of a bookbinder and girlfriend of Guido, a gas station owner. One day she finds a woman's handbag containing valuables and documents, and decid...
Who directed Donatella?
Donatella was directed by Mario Monicelli.
How long is Donatella?
Donatella has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Donatella released?
Donatella was released on October 3, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Donatella?
The main cast of Donatella includes Elsa Martinelli, Gabriele Ferzetti, Walter Chiari, Aldo Fabrizi, Abbe Lane.