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The Betrothed
The Betrothed

The Betrothed

7.6/10
August 11, 1922
140 minutes
Mario Bonnard
History Drama Romance

Overview

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.

Movie Details

Release Date

August 11, 1922

Runtime

140 minutes

Director

Mario Bonnard

Rating

7.6/10

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