The Assisi Underground
Originally released in 1985. The Assisi Underground is a drama/history film. directed by Alexander Ramati.
Starring Ben Cross, James Mason, and Irene Papas
Synopsis
This film sheds light on the role of the Catholic Church and the people of Assisi in rescuing Italian Jews from the Nazis in 1943.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 3, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ben Cross
as Padre Rufino
James Mason
as Bishop Nicolini
Irene Papas
as Mother Giuseppina
Maximilian Schell
as Col. Müller
Karlheinz Hackl
as Capt. von Velden
Paolo Malco
as Paolo Josza
Maurice Poli
as Vito
Giancarlo Prete
as Col. Gay
Edmund Purdom
as Cardinal Della Costa
Tom Felleghy
as General Bremer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Cannon Group
- Golan-Globus Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Assisi Underground about?
This film sheds light on the role of the Catholic Church and the people of Assisi in rescuing Italian Jews from the Nazis in 1943.
Who directed The Assisi Underground?
The Assisi Underground was directed by Alexander Ramati.
How long is The Assisi Underground?
The Assisi Underground has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was The Assisi Underground released?
The Assisi Underground was released on May 3, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Assisi Underground?
The main cast of The Assisi Underground includes Ben Cross, James Mason, Irene Papas, Maximilian Schell, Karlheinz Hackl.