The Mill on the Po (1949)

  • NR
  • 09/28/1949 (IT)
  • History, Drama
  • 1h 38m

Overview

In the Po Valley during the 19th century, a rich girl engaged to a well-to-do farmer ends up penniless and is forced to work for her fiancé’s relatives. Peasant unrest, carried to extremes by both workers and landowners, leads to violence and tragedy.

Tullio Pinelli

Screenplay

Alberto Lattuada

Director

Federico Fellini

Screenplay

Riccardo Bacchelli

Novel

Cast

Carla Del Poggio's headshot

Carla Del Poggio

Berta
Jacques Sernas's headshot

Jacques Sernas

Orbino
Mario Besesti's headshot

Mario Besesti

il padrone
Giacomo Giuradei's headshot

Giacomo Giuradei

Princivalle
Nino Pavese's headshot

Nino Pavese

Raibolini
Giulio Calì's headshot

Giulio Calì

Smarazzacucco
Anna Carena's headshot

Anna Carena

L'Argìa
Leda Gloria's headshot

Leda Gloria

La Sniza

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