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The Rape of the Sabine

The Rape of the Sabine

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Status

Released

Release Date

Nov 21, 1945

Runtime

1h 13m

Genres

Comedy

User Score

60%

Original Title

Il ratto delle Sabine

Production Companies

Produzione Capitani Film

Director

Mario Bonnard

Description

Ernesto is the teacher of the village, he is married and he is dominated by his wife. He has the passion of the theatre and he has written a drama in verse named "Il ratto delle Sabine". Unfortunately he has only an admirer and she is their servant Rosina. When the touring company of Prof. Tromboni arrives in the village, Ernesto decides to let them perform his play, though anonymously. So the day arrives and the theatre is sadly empty. But when the news that the author is the teacher spreads far and wide...