Anna (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1951, Anna is a drama and romance film directed by Alberto Lattuada, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Anna is a 1951 Italian drama film directed by Alberto Lattuada and starring the same trio as Bitter Rice: Silvana Mangano as Anna, the sinner who becomes a nun; Raf Vallone as Andrea, the rich man who loves her; and Vittorio Gassman as Vittorio, the wicked waiter who sets Anna on a dangerous path. Silvana Mangano's real sister, Patrizia Mangano, acts as Anna's sister on the film. Sophia Loren has got a small uncredited role as a nightclub assistant. Future film directors Franco Brusati and Dino Risi cowrote the script. [Wikipedia]
Who’s in it. Anna stars Silvana Mangano as Anna, Raf Vallone as Andrea, Vittorio Gassman as Vittorio and Jacques Dumesnil as Professor Ferri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Anna has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Anna page.
If you liked it. Fans of Anna tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Anna (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Anna change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Anna worth watching?
- Anna holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Anna?
- Anna stars Silvana Mangano, Raf Vallone, Vittorio Gassman, Jacques Dumesnil and Gaby Morlay.
- When was Anna released?
- Anna was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.