Cavalleria rusticana
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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Cavalleria rusticana
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 23, 1939
Runtime
1h 17m
Genres
Music, Drama
Original Title
Cavalleria rusticana
Director
Amleto Palermi
Description
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.
