A blacksmith from Montevergine, accused of murder, flees to Argentina. Years later, a mute witness testifies to his innocence, leading to his acquittal. Just before returning home, an Argentine woman plants opium in his luggage, resulting in a ten-year prison sentence. After his release, he finds his daughter engaged to a wealthy landowner who had falsely accused him. Enraged, he plans to kill the man but is moved by grace at the Marian Shrine, lays down his weapon, and makes peace with his enemy.
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Cast
17 people
Amedeo Nazzari
Rocco
Known for
Nights of Cabiria
The Sicilian Clan
Leda Gloria
Sabina
Known for
Don Camillo's Last Round
The Law Is the Law
Elsa De Giorgi
Carmencita
Known for
Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom
Enzo Biliotti
don Rodolfo
Known for
Totò Looking for a House
Andrea Checchi
Alberto
Known for
Black Sunday
Two Women
Lauro Gazzolo
Bartolomeo
Known for
The Band of Honest Men
Ivana Claar
Also in
The Lady in White
La mazurka di papà
Giulio Tempesti
presidente Corte d'Assise
Also in
Cavalleria rusticana
Giacomo l'idealista
Umberto Sacripante
Memmo
Also in
Tragic Hunt
Department Store
Carlo Duse
Pietro
Known for
The Little World of Don Camillo
Toto the Sheik
Renato Chiantoni
Andrea
Known for
They Called Him Bulldozer
The Barefoot Contessa
Giovanni Dolfini
oste
Also in
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Carlo Campogalliani Director · Vittorio Malpassuti Screenplay Guido Paolucci Writer
First release January 10, 1939
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
Italian
Release dates
Italy · January 10, 1939
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No release date listed for United States.
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