Under the Olive Tree
Originally released in 1950. Under the Olive Tree is a drama film. directed by Giuseppe De Santis.
Starring Raf Vallone, Lucia Bosè, and Folco Lulli
Synopsis
A young shepherd returns home after the Second World War having been held in a prisoner of war camp. He finds that the local landowner has stolen his sheep and his girlfriend. When he also assaults and murders his sister, the shepherd takes revenge.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 10, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (13 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Raf Vallone
as Francesco Dominici
Lucia Bosè
as Lucia Silvestri
Folco Lulli
as Agostino Bonfiglio
Maria Grazia Francia
as Maria Grazia Dominici
Dante Maggio
as Salvatore Capuano
Michele Riccardini
as Il maresciallo
Vincenzo Talarico
as L'avvocato difensore di Francesco
Pietro Tordi
as L'avvocato Gaetano Bertarelli
Angelina Chiusano
as La madre di Agostino
Attilio Torelli
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Lux Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Under the Olive Tree about?
A young shepherd returns home after the Second World War having been held in a prisoner of war camp. He finds that the local landowner has stolen his sheep and his girlfriend. When he also assaults...
Who directed Under the Olive Tree?
Under the Olive Tree was directed by Giuseppe De Santis.
How long is Under the Olive Tree?
Under the Olive Tree has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Under the Olive Tree released?
Under the Olive Tree was released on September 10, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Under the Olive Tree?
The main cast of Under the Olive Tree includes Raf Vallone, Lucia Bosè, Folco Lulli, Maria Grazia Francia, Dante Maggio.