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The Gorgon (1942)

Movie ★ 9.0 85 min

Drama History

1017 AD. The Republic of Pisa is organizing a fleet to drive out the Saracens who are infesting the Mediterranean. While the forces are away "The Gorgon," the young daughter of a Pisan nobleman who has been heroically killed, comes to be solemnly invested as the figurehead virgin who will maintain a lantern to celebrate the men's victorious return. In charge of the home guard is an ambitious young Florentine who feels deprived of the forthcoming honour and glory, and who seeks revenge by violating the sacred person of the virgin. He gains access to her well guarded quarters, but when the Gorgon falls helplessly in love with him, his desire for vengeance falls away. His plot exposed, he commits suicide rather than invoke the wrath of the Pisans. The Gorgon too takes her life by throwing herself from a high tower. Meanwhile, the victorious Pisan vessels return.

Sem Benelli Writer Guido Brignone Director Tomaso Smith Writer Guido Brignone Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 12, 1942
Runtime
85 min
IMDb
tt0034803
Language
Studio
Artisti Associati, Florentia Film

Cast

Mariella Lotti Mariella Lotti Spina di Pietro, la Gorgona Rossano Brazzi Rossano Brazzi Lamberto Finquinaldo Camillo Pilotto Camillo Pilotto Marcello Finquinaldo, padre di Lamberto Piero Carnabuci Arrigo del Coscetto Annibale Betrone Annibale Betrone Il conte Ranieri Tina Lattanzi Tina Lattanzi La contessa Matilde di Toscana Lauro Gazzolo Lauro Gazzolo Il fedele servo di Spina Enza Delbi Bianca Gorella Gori Gorella Gori Berta Emilio Cigoli Emilio Cigoli Miniato - lo scudiero Giulia Martinelli Celeste Amelia Beretta Berta Achille Majeroni Achille Majeroni Il console Marignano Cesare Fantoni Cesare Fantoni Pietro Moricone - vescovo Giorgio Capecchi Giorgio Capecchi Capitano Borso Giovanni Onorato Giovanni Onorato Nicastro Tatiana Farnese Tatiana Farnese Figlia del conte Ranieri Loli Bonfanti Seconda figlia

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Gorgon about?
1017 AD. The Republic of Pisa is organizing a fleet to drive out the Saracens who are infesting the Mediterranean. While the forces are away "The Gorgon," the young daughter of a Pisan nobleman who has been heroically killed, comes to be solemnly invested as the figurehead virgin who will maintain a lantern to celebrate the men's victorious return. In charge of the home guard is an ambitious young Florentine who feels deprived of the forthcoming honour and glory, and who seeks revenge by violating the sacred person of the virgin. He gains access to her well guarded quarters, but when the Gorgon falls helplessly in love with him, his desire for vengeance falls away. His plot exposed, he commits suicide rather than invoke the wrath of the Pisans. The Gorgon too takes her life by throwing herself from a high tower. Meanwhile, the victorious Pisan vessels return.
Who directed The Gorgon?
The Gorgon was directed by Guido Brignone.
Who stars in The Gorgon?
The Gorgon stars Mariella Lotti, Rossano Brazzi, Camillo Pilotto, Piero Carnabuci.
When was The Gorgon released?
The Gorgon is a 1942 drama, history film.
Where can I watch The Gorgon?
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