A young man sentenced to death manages to postpone his execution because of the impending wedding of his poor sister, who is to be married off. His best friend vouches for his return. After taking care of his sister, the young man hurries back, but is delayed by numerous unexpected obstacles. Nevertheless, he continues the journey, determined to join his now-presumably dead friend.
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Cast
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Alberto Capozzi
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Oreste Grandi
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Ercole Vaser
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Serafino Vite
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Vitale De Stefano
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Ernesto Vaser
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Mario Voller-Buzzi
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Luigi Maggi Director · Friedrich Schiller Story
First release June 1, 1909 · Produced in Italy · Original title L'ostaggio
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Società Anonima Ambrosio
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Italy
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Original title
L'ostaggio
Original language
Italian
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No dialogue
Release dates
Italy · June 1, 1909
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No release date listed for United States.
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