Fontamara (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1980, Fontamara is a drama film directed by Carlo Lizzani, running about 139 minutes.
What it’s about. Fontamara is a village in the Marsica, forgotten by all but God and its inhabitants are called 'cafoni' (boors). Berardo Viola wants to marry Elvira but only after gaining enough money to buy some land and in order to reach his aim he has the idea of going to a great city. When Maria Grazia is raped by the fascists, Berardo and Antonio decide to leave Fontamara and go to Rome. Here they are swindled by a lawyer and afterwards they are invited by an antifascist to a restaurant where they are arrested by the police because of some subversive papers they had.
Who’s in it. Fontamara stars Michele Placido as Berardo Viola, Ida Di Benedetto as Maria Rosa, Antonella Murgia as Elvira and Imma Piro as Maria Grazia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Fontamara has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fontamara page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fontamara tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fontamara (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fontamara change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fontamara worth watching?
- Fontamara holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fontamara?
- Fontamara stars Michele Placido, Ida Di Benedetto, Antonella Murgia, Imma Piro and Marina Confalone.
- When was Fontamara released?
- Fontamara was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.