The Promise (1950)
The Promise (1950), directed by Mario Bonnard, starring Doris Duranti and Giorgio De Lullo.
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Synopsis
During the absence of her husband, who left for a fishing cruise in the seas of China, Carmela falls under the spell of Vito, a young fisherman.
- Tonino Delli ColliCinematography
- Mario BonnardDirector, Screenplay
- Elsa ArataEditing
- Giulio BonnardOriginal music
About the film
The Vow (Italian: Il voto) is a 1950 Italian melodrama film directed by Mario Bonnard and starring Doris Duranti, Giorgio De Lullo and Maria Grazia Francia. It is based on a play of the same title by Salvatore Di Giacomo. Future star Sophia Loren played a small, uncredited role. It was shot at the Scalera Studios in Rome. The film's sets were designed by the art director Piero Filippone.
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The Vow (Italian: Il voto) is a 1950 Italian melodrama film directed by Mario Bonnard and starring Doris Duranti, Giorgio De Lullo and Maria Grazia Francia. It is based on a play of the same title by Salvatore Di Giacomo. Future star Sophia Loren played a small, uncredited role. It was shot at the Scalera Studios in Rome. The film's sets were designed by the art director Piero Filippone.
Plot
During the absence of her husband, who left for a fishing cruise in the seas of China, Carmela falls under the spell of Vito, a young fisherman.
Cast
Doris Duranti as Carmela
Giorgio De Lullo as Vito
Maria Grazia Francia as Cristina
Roberto Murolo as Gennaro
Enrico Glori as Lo sfruttatore
Bella Starace Sainati as Donna Rosa
Leopoldo Valenti as Pasquale
Liana Billi as Nunziata
Lia Thomas as Assunta
Agnese Dubbini as Amalia
Armando Guarnieri as Il brigadiere
Arturo Stefanelli as Il barbiere
Arturo Gigliati as L'acquaiolo
Maria Perrella as Donna Concetta
Tina Pica as La maligna
Sophia Loren as A commoner at the Piedigrotta festival
References
Bibliography
Chiti, Roberto & Poppi, Roberto. Dizionario del cinema italiano: Dal 1945 al 1959. Gremese Editore, 1991.
Goble, Alan. The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film. Walter de Gruyter, 1999.
External links
The Vow at IMDb
Text from The Vow (1950 film) on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Vow_(1950_film)
Trivia
- It premiered on October 17, 1950, a Tuesday.
- It runs 1h34 — a typical feature length.
- Its original title is "Il voto".
- This film's quiz has 12 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosAra Film
- CountriesItaly
- LanguagesItalian
- StatusReleased
Cast
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Doris Duranti
Carmela -
Giorgio De Lullo
Vito -
Maria Grazia Francia
Cristina -
Leopoldo Valentini
Pasquale -
Roberto Murolo
Il vagabondo -
Enrico Glori
L'ubriaco -
Bella Starace Sainati
- Liana Billi Donna Rosa
- Lia Thomas Nunziata
- Armando Guarnieri
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Sophia Loren
Un popolana alla festa di Piedigrotta -
Agnese Dubbini
Amalia -
Pino Patti
- Franco Rondinella
- Guglielmo Leoncini
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Tina Pica
La maligna - Amelia Perrella La serva
- Giulia Melidoni Assuntina
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Franco Franchi
Quiz about this movie
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6.9
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Paternal Leave
6.4
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O Refúgio
6.1
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Adeus, June
6.5
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Rogue Agent
6.3
Crew
- Tonino Delli Colli Cinematography
- Mario Bonnard Director
- Elsa Arata Editing
- Giulio Bonnard Original music
- Mario Bonnard Screenplay
Questions about this film
What is The Promise about?
The Promise: During the absence of her husband, who left for a fishing cruise in the seas of China, Carmela falls under the spell of Vito, a young fisherman.
Who directed The Promise?
The Promise was directed by Mario Bonnard in 1950.
Who stars in The Promise?
The cast of The Promise includes Doris Duranti, Giorgio De Lullo, Maria Grazia Francia, Leopoldo Valentini and Roberto Murolo.
How long is The Promise?
The Promise runs for 94 minutes, or 1h34.
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