The Betrothed
Aug 11, 1922 · 2h 20m
Director
Mario BonnardOverview
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.
Cast of The Betrothed
Emilia VidaliLucia Mondella
Domenico SerraRenzo Tramaglino
Ninì DinelliLa monaca di Monza
Mario ParpagnoliDon Rodrigo- Rodolfo BadaloniL'Innominato
- Umberto ScalpelliniDon Abbondio
- Ida Carloni TalliAgnese Mondella
Raimondo Van RielIl Griso- Rinaldo RinaldiLo Sfregiato
Olga CapriPerpetua- Enzo BiliottiFra Cristoforo
- Bonaventura IbáñezCardinale Federigo Borromeo
- Fernando RibacchiConte Attilio
- Fiamma DonatiDonna Prassede
- Pietro TodiL'Azzeccagarbugli
- Alfonso PratiIl Nibbio
Angelo FerrariEgidio
Crew of The Betrothed
About The Betrothed
What is The Betrothed about?
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.
When was The Betrothed released?
The Betrothed was released on August 11, 1922.
How long is The Betrothed?
The Betrothed runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
Who directed The Betrothed?
The Betrothed was directed by Mario Bonnard.
Who is in the cast of The Betrothed?
The cast of The Betrothed includes Emilia Vidali (Lucia Mondella), Domenico Serra (Renzo Tramaglino), Ninì Dinelli (La monaca di Monza), Mario Parpagnoli (Don Rodrigo) and Rodolfo Badaloni (L'Innominato).