The Gadfly
The movie set in 1840s Italy under the dominance of Austria, a time of tumultuous revolt and uprisings. The story centers on the life of the protagonist, Arthur Burton, as a member of the Youth movement, and his antagonist, Padre Montanelli. A thread of a tragic relationship between Arthur and his love Gemma simultaneously runs through the story. It is a story of faith, disillusionment, revolution, romance, and heroism.
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The Gadfly
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 11, 1980
Runtime
3h 30m
Genres
Drama, Romance, TV Movie, Action
User Score
49%
Original Title
Овод
Production Companies
Gosteleradio USSR, Dovzhenko Film Studios
Director
Mykola Mashchenko
Description
The movie set in 1840s Italy under the dominance of Austria, a time of tumultuous revolt and uprisings. The story centers on the life of the protagonist, Arthur Burton, as a member of the Youth movement, and his antagonist, Padre Montanelli. A thread of a tragic relationship between Arthur and his love Gemma simultaneously runs through the story. It is a story of faith, disillusionment, revolution, romance, and heroism.
