Overview
Rome, 1870. Opponents of the church power are being sent to prison. Some of the exhausted prisoners are asking for the mercy of Pope. Others, like Augusto Parenti, prefer to fight for their rights until the end. His wife, Teresa is a simple woman, who gets involved with the rebels.
Director and cast
- Alfredo Giannetti Director
- Anna Magnani as Teresa Parenti
- Marcello Mastroianni as Augusto Parenti
- Mario Carotenuto as Don Aldo
- Osvaldo Ruggeri as Nino Colasanti
- Ermelinda De Felice as Sora Giovanna
- Gastone Bartolucci as Notaio
- Franco Balducci as Remo Bezzi
- Luciano Bonanni as Compagno di Augusto in carcere
- Winni Riva as Sora Nannina
- Massimo Sarchielli as Anselmo il ciabattino
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