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Viva l'Italia! (1961)

Movie ★ 6.5 138 min

History Drama War

The film shows how Italy's historic national hero Giuseppe Garibaldi (embodied by Renzo Ricci) leads a military campaign known as Expedition of the Thousand in 1860 and conquers Sicily and Naples. When the Bourbon monarchy has left Southern Italy, he supports Victor Emmanuel II of Italy who achieves a lasting unification under the aegis the House of Savoy. Roberto Rossellini has said he was prouder of this film than of any other film he ever made.

Roberto Rossellini Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 2, 1961
Runtime
138 min
IMDb
tt0054447
Country
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Language
Studio
, Francinex, Cinematografica RI.RE, Tempo Film

Cast

Renzo Ricci Giuseppe Garibaldi Paolo Stoppa Paolo Stoppa Nino Bixio Franco Interlenghi Franco Interlenghi Giuseppe Bandi Giovanna Ralli Giovanna Ralli Rosa Raimondo Croce King Francesco II Tina Louise Tina Louise French Journalist Leone Botta Menotti Garibaldi Giovanni Petti Fabrizio Plutino Attilio Dottesio Attilio Dottesio Francesco Crispi Gino Buzzanca Gino Buzzanca Remo De Angelis Remo De Angelis Carlo Gazzabini Evar Maran Antun Nalis Antun Nalis Vando Tress Aristide Catoni Aristide Catoni Reverend (uncredited) Terzo Monachesi Terzo Monachesi Garibaldino (uncredited) Nando Angelini

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Frequently asked questions

What is Viva l'Italia! about?
The film shows how Italy's historic national hero Giuseppe Garibaldi (embodied by Renzo Ricci) leads a military campaign known as Expedition of the Thousand in 1860 and conquers Sicily and Naples. When the Bourbon monarchy has left Southern Italy, he supports Victor Emmanuel II of Italy who achieves a lasting unification under the aegis the House of Savoy. Roberto Rossellini has said he was prouder of this film than of any other film he ever made.
Who directed Viva l'Italia!?
Viva l'Italia! was directed by Roberto Rossellini.
Who stars in Viva l'Italia!?
Viva l'Italia! stars Renzo Ricci, Paolo Stoppa, Franco Interlenghi, Giovanna Ralli.
When was Viva l'Italia! released?
Viva l'Italia! is a 1961 history, drama, war film.
Where can I watch Viva l'Italia!?
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