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Release Year1949
Runtime—
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresHistory
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DirectorPietro Francisci
WritersPietro Francisci, Raul De Sarro, Fiorenzo Fiorentini
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsAnthony of Padua
About Anthony of Padua
Biography of the famous saint of Portuguese origin recalled from the readings of a young boy who one day goes to church with his mother to pray for the return of his father, who is missing in action.
Directed by Pietro Francisci, Anthony of Padua leans on a strong ensemble — Aldo Fiorelli, Silvana Pampanini, Carlo Giustini — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about history titles of 1949.
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