Overview
This story took place during World War II. A group of Italians living in London are raising funds to rebuild a Catholic cathedral that was bombed by the Nazis. To this end, they organized a concert, the proceeds of which would go toward the construction. The project was led by journalist Carlo Scala. He faced and overcame many difficulties in organizing the event, but he handled them with honor, and the performance by leading Italian singers took place. He was assisted in this by the incomparable Dora Scala.
Director and cast
- Gino Bechi as Gino
- Maria Caniglia as Self
- Tito Gobbi as Self
- Gina Lollobrigida as Dora Scala - la fidanzata di Guido
- Carlo Campanini as Carlo Scala - il zio di Dora
- Constance Dowling as Margaret Jones
- Aroldo Tieri as Guido Marchi
- Aldo Silvani as Don Antonio Capenno
- Lamberto Picasso as McLean
- Franca Marzi as Carmen
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