A Garibaldian in the Convent
1942 · 1h 23m · N/A
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed by
Vittorio De Sica
Overview
An old woman's poignant reminiscence of her youth in a convent school, the happy moments and the sad, and her tragic love for a Garibaldian.
Director and cast
- Vittorio De Sica Director
- Leonardo Cortese as Count Franco Amidei
- María Mercader as Mariella Dominiani
- Carla Del Poggio as Caterinetta Bellelli
- Fausto Guerzoni as Tiepolo, the guardian of the convent
- Elvira Betrone as La madre superiora
- Olga Vittoria Gentilli as La marchesa Dominiani
- Dina Romano as Suor Ignazia
- Clara Auteri Pepe as Geltrude Corbetti
- Federico Collino Cast
- Vittorio De Sica Cast
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