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Cast
Amedeo Nazzari
as Michelangelo Merisi, il "Caravaggio"
Clara Calamai
as Madonna Giaconella
Beatrice Mancini
as Lena
Lauro Gazzolo
as Zio Nello
Lamberto Picasso
as Il cavalier d'Arpino
Nino Crisman
as Alef di Wignacourt
Olinto Cristina
as Il cardinale Dal Monte
Maria Dominiani
as Alessandra
Achille Majeroni
as Il cardinale Scipione Borghese
Renato Malavasi
as Mauro
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1941
Runtime1h 48m
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, History
Votes1
DirectorGoffredo Alessandrini
WritersGoffredo Alessandrini, Riccardo Freda, Ákos Tolnay
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsCaravaggio, il pittore maledetto
About Caravaggio, il pittore maledetto
Caravaggio, il pittore maledetto is a 1941 Italian historical drama film directed by Goffredo Alessandrini and starring Amedeo Nazzari, Clara Calamai and Lamberto Picasso. Nazzari portrays the painter Caravaggio as a wayward genius. It was one of his favourite screen roles.
Directed by Goffredo Alessandrini, Caravaggio, il pittore maledetto leans on a strong ensemble — Amedeo Nazzari, Clara Calamai, Beatrice Mancini — 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 drama titles of 1941.
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