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The Brigand

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Original title

Il brigante (The Brigand)

Year

1961

Running time

136 min.

Country

Italy

Director

Renato Castellani

Screenwriter

Renato Castellani. Novel: Giuseppe Berto

Cast

Music

Nino Rota

Cinematography

Armando Nannuzzi (B&W)

Producer

Cineriz, Rizzoli Film

Genre

Drama | 1940s. Small Town Life (Non-North American)

Synopsis

Michele Rende (Adelmo Di Fraia) is both a town legend and a hot-tempered young man who is thrown in prison after being accused of a murder he did not commit. Unwilling to submit to trial, Michele escapes and heads up into the hills, from which vantage point he helps poor farmers to carry out the illegal acquisition of unused farm lands. A local boy, Nino (Francesco Seminario) has come to worship Michele like a real hero and later, Michele falls in love with Nino's sister. It is this last relationship that eventually leads to tragedy for all concerned.

Awards: 1961: Venice FIPRESCI

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The Brigand

1961

Renato Castellani

7.2

(29)