Montevergine ( 1939 )

Overview

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.

Top Cast

Amedeo Nazzari

Rocco

Leda Gloria

Sabina

Elsa De Giorgi

Carmencita

Enzo Biliotti

don Rodolfo

Andrea Checchi

Alberto

Lauro Gazzolo

Bartolomeo

Ivana Claar

Giulio Tempesti

presidente Corte d'Assise

Umberto Sacripante

Memmo

Carlo Duse

Pietro

Renato Chiantoni

Andrea

Giovanni Dolfini

oste

Nando Bruno

Francesco

Amina Pirani Maggi

Maria

Dria Paola

Emilio Petacci

Giovanni Onorato

doganiere