A Bell for Adano (1945)

  • NR
  • 06/21/1945 (US)
  • War, Drama
  • 1h 43m

The great novel of today becomes the great picture of our time !

Overview

Major Joppolo and his men are assigned to restore order to the war-torn Italian town of Adano. He has to manage getting supplies into town without interfering with troop movements, all the while dealing with colorful citizens of the town. One of his quests is to replace the bell which orders the town's life.

Henry King

Director

John Hersey

Novel

Lamar Trotti

Writer

Norman Reilly Raine

Writer

Cast

John Hodiak's headshot

John Hodiak

Maj. Victor P. Joppolo
Gene Tierney's headshot

Gene Tierney

Tina Tomasino
William Bendix's headshot

William Bendix

Sgt. Borth
Glenn Langan's headshot

Glenn Langan

Lt. Crofts Livingstone, USN
Richard Conte's headshot

Richard Conte

Nicolo - Italian POW
Stanley Prager's headshot

Stanley Prager

Sgt. Trampani
Harry Morgan's headshot

Harry Morgan

Capt. N. Purvis
Monty Banks's headshot

Monty Banks

Giuseppe

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