White Squadron
Originally released in 1936. White Squadron is a war/drama film. directed by Augusto Genina.
Starring Fulvia Lanzi, Francesca Dalpe, and Fosco Giachetti
Synopsis
Lieutenant Mario Ludovici, an army officer, gets himself transferred to a Libyan post when his romance with society girl Cristiana goes on the rocks. Ludovici is looked upon as a weakling by Captain Santelia, the hard-boiled commander of the troops, but after a bitter campaign against a rebel tribe Ludovici proves his true worth and returns as commander when Santelia is mortally wounded. Cristiana arrives and tries to entice him to return to Rome, but he decides to stay in Africa with the army.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1936
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fulvia Lanzi
as Cristiana
Francesca Dalpe
as Paola - l'amica di Cristiana
Fosco Giachetti
as Il capitano Santelia
Antonio Centa
as Il tenente Mario Ludovici
Guido Celano
as Il tenente Fabrizi
Olinto Cristina
as Il capitano Donati
Cesare Polacco
as El Fennek
Mohamed Ben Mabruk
as Belkeir
Giorgio Covi
as Un turista
Doris Duranti
as Una turista
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Roma Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Squadron about?
Lieutenant Mario Ludovici, an army officer, gets himself transferred to a Libyan post when his romance with society girl Cristiana goes on the rocks. Ludovici is looked upon as a weakling by Captai...
Who directed White Squadron?
White Squadron was directed by Augusto Genina.
How long is White Squadron?
White Squadron has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was White Squadron released?
White Squadron was released on January 2, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in White Squadron?
The main cast of White Squadron includes Fulvia Lanzi, Francesca Dalpe, Fosco Giachetti, Antonio Centa, Guido Celano.