The Betrothed 1922
6.9 / 10
The Betrothed
Based on the famous historical novel by Alessandro Manzoni, and set between 1628 and 1630 in Lombardy, Northern Italy, during the Spanish domination, the film displays the marriage between two young textile workers, Renzo and Lucia. The 1922 version is one of the most ambitious and spectacular films in all Italian silent cinema, with remarkable mass scenes and some images that sparked controversy.
Based on the famous historical novel by Alessandro Manzoni, and set between 1628 and 1630 in Lombardy, Northern Italy, during the Spanish domination, the film displays the marriage between two young textile workers, Renzo and Lucia. The 1922 version is one of the most ambitious and spectacular films in all Italian silent cinema, with remarkable mass scenes and some images that sparked controversy.
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Full Cast & Crew
... Lucia Mondella
... Renzo Tramaglino
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Ninì Dinelli... La monaca di Monza
... Don Rodrigo
... L'Innominato
... Don Abbondio
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Release Date:
Aug 11, 1922 (Italy)
Run Time:
2hr 20`
MMPA Rating:
Original Language:
Italian
Production Countries:
Italy
Status:
Released
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The Betrothed - The Betrothed
Directors & Credit Writers
... Director
Cast
... Lucia Mondella
... Renzo Tramaglino
ND
Ninì Dinelli... La monaca di Monza
... Don Rodrigo
... L'Innominato
... Don Abbondio
... Agnese Mondella
... Il Griso
... Lo Sfregiato
... Perpetua
... Fra Cristoforo
... Cardinale Federigo Borromeo
... Conte Attilio
... Donna Prassede
PT
Pietro Todi... L'Azzeccagarbugli
... Il Nibbio
... Egidio
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