Engaged to Death
Originally released in 1957. Engaged to Death is a drama film. directed by Romolo Marcellini.
Starring Rik Battaglia, Sylva Koscina, and Margit Nünke
Synopsis
A tale of love, rivalry and passion set in the 50s, in the madcap world of motorcycle speed races, shot on the occasion of the main competitions of that time, such as Monza’s Moto GP and the last edition of the legendary Milano-Taranto race. With also very rare footage of the Moto Guzzi wind tunnel and factories. The film features, alongside popular actors Rik Battaglia and Sylva Koscina, many of the most important champions of those years: Geoffrey Duke, Libero Liberati, Bill Lomas, Enrico Lorenzetti, Reg Armstrong, Stanley Woods, Ken Cavanagh, Dickie Dale, Thomas Campbell, Pierre Monneret, Albino Milani, Walter Zeller, Bruno Francisci, all of them riding amazing Moto Guzzi, Gilera, Mondial and Norton bikes with the so charming and dangerous dustbin fairings that were going to be banned in 1958.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 13, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Rodaggio film
- Sirio Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Engaged to Death about?
A tale of love, rivalry and passion set in the 50s, in the madcap world of motorcycle speed races, shot on the occasion of the main competitions of that time, such as Monza’s Moto GP and the last...
Who directed Engaged to Death?
Engaged to Death was directed by Romolo Marcellini.
How long is Engaged to Death?
Engaged to Death has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Engaged to Death released?
Engaged to Death was released on April 13, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Engaged to Death?
The main cast of Engaged to Death includes Rik Battaglia, Sylva Koscina, Margit Nünke, Gustavo Rojo, Saro Urzì.