General Della Rovere
Originally released in 1959. General Della Rovere is a drama/war film. directed by Roberto Rossellini. With a runtime of 2h 12m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Vittorio De Sica, Hannes Messemer, and Vittorio Caprioli
Synopsis
The Gestapo forces con man Victorio Bardone to impersonate a dead partisan general in order to extract information from his fellow inmates.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 7, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
2h 12m
132 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (142 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Vittorio De Sica
as Bardone AKA 'Grimaldi'
Hannes Messemer
as S.S. Colonel Mueller
Vittorio Caprioli
as Aristide Banchelli
Nando Angelini
as Paolo
Herbert Fischer
as Sergeant Walter Hageman
Mary Greco
as Vera (the madam)
Bernardo Menicacci
as Prison guard
Lucia Modugno
as Partisan girl
Luciano Pigozzi
as Prisoner
Kurt Polter
as German officer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Société Nouvelle des Établissements Gaumont (SNEG)
- Zebra Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is General Della Rovere about?
The Gestapo forces con man Victorio Bardone to impersonate a dead partisan general in order to extract information from his fellow inmates.
Who directed General Della Rovere?
General Della Rovere was directed by Roberto Rossellini.
How long is General Della Rovere?
General Della Rovere has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
When was General Della Rovere released?
General Della Rovere was released on October 7, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in General Della Rovere?
The main cast of General Della Rovere includes Vittorio De Sica, Hannes Messemer, Vittorio Caprioli, Nando Angelini, Herbert Fischer.
Is General Della Rovere worth watching?
General Della Rovere has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 142 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.