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Cast
Emilia Vidali
as Lucia Mondella
Domenico Serra
as Renzo Tramaglino
Ninì Dinelli
as La monaca di Monza
Mario Parpagnoli
as Don Rodrigo
Rodolfo Badaloni
as L'Innominato
Umberto Scalpellini
as Don Abbondio
Ida Carloni Talli
as Agnese Mondella
Raimondo Van Riel
as Il Griso
Rinaldo Rinaldi
as Lo Sfregiato
Olga Capri
as Perpetua
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1922
Runtime2h 20m
LanguageNo Language
CertificationNR
GenresHistory, Drama, Romance
Votes6
DirectorMario Bonnard
WritersMario Bonnard
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Betrothed
About The Betrothed
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.
Directed by Mario Bonnard, The Betrothed leans on a strong ensemble — Emilia Vidali, Domenico Serra, Ninì Dinelli — 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 1922.
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