Cavalleria rusticana (1939)
This film was not based on the famous one-act opera of Pietro Mascagni but rather on the original story by the Sicilian writer Giovanni Verga. It's the story of Santuzza, her love Turiddu, and his passion for the married Lola that leads to his death in a duel when Lola's husband Alfio exacts satisfaction.
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Isa Pola
Doris Duranti
Carlo Ninchi
Leonardo Cortese
Bella Starace Sainati
Luigi AlmiranteGiulio TempestiDina Romano
Carlo RomanoBammuluMovie DNA
Genre affinityDrama · MusicDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference367413Actor preference336482 · 367409 · 364443Country preferenceUs
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Frequently asked questions about Cavalleria rusticana
What is Cavalleria rusticana about?
This film was not based on the famous one-act opera of Pietro Mascagni but rather on the original story by the Sicilian writer Giovanni Verga. It's the story of Santuzza, her love Turiddu, and his passion for the married Lola that leads to his death in a duel when Lola's husband Alfio exacts satisfaction.
How long is Cavalleria rusticana?
Cavalleria rusticana has a runtime of 77 minutes.