The Illusion
L'abbaglio
Synopsis
1860. Giuseppe Garibaldi began from Quarto the adventure of the Thousand surrounded by the enthusiasm of the young idealists who had come from all regions of Italy, and with his loyal group of officers, among whom a new profile stands out. Having landed in Sicily, at Marsala, the Thousand begin fighting with the Bourbon army, whose numerical preponderance is immediately evident. Under these conditions, it appears almost impossible for the general to breach the enemy defense and penetrate Palermo. But when he is almost forced to retreat, Garibaldi devises an ingenious plan.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-08-29
Top Cast
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Toni Servillo
Vincenzo Giordano Orsini
Salvatore Ficarra
Domenico Tricò
Valentino Picone
Rosario Spitale
Tommaso Ragno
Giuseppe Garibaldi
Giulia Andò
Assuntina
Pascal Greggory
Jean Luc Von Mechel
Leonardo Maltese
Ragusìn
Andrea Gherpelli
Veterano Bergamasco
Daniele Gonciaruk
Nino Bixio
Giulia Lazzarini
Maddalena Orsini
Vincenzo Pirrotta
Sovrastante
Filippo Luna
Sindaco di Sambuca
Clara Ponsot
Rose
Aurora Quattrocchi
La madre che piange
Rosario Lisma
Parroco di Sambuca
Giovanni Anzaldo
Bosco
Claudio Collovà
Giuseppe La Masa
Federico Pasquali
Giovane ligure
Release History & Theatrical Window
ST. ALi Italian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberto Andò
- Screenplay & Story
- Massimo Gaudioso, Roberto Andò, Ugo Chiti
- Original Score
- Emanuele Bossi, Michele Braga
- Original Title
- L'abbaglio
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, French
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Studios
- Tramp, RAI Cinema, Medusa Film, BiBi Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberto Andò
Massimo Gaudioso, Roberto Andò, Ugo Chiti
Emanuele Bossi, Michele Braga
Maurizio Calvesi
Esmeralda Calabria
Attilio De Razza, Paolo Del Brocco, Giampaolo Letta, Angelo Barbagallo
Department Leadership Roster
Attilio De Razza
Producer
Paolo Del Brocco
Producer
Giampaolo Letta
Producer
Angelo Barbagallo
Producer
Roberto Andò
Director
Esmeralda Calabria
Editor
Maria Rita Barbera
Costume Design
Giada Calabria
Production Design
Maurizio Calvesi
Director of Photography
Massimo Gaudioso
Screenplay
Roberto Andò
Screenplay
Ugo Chiti
Screenplay
Emanuele Bossi
Original Music Composer
Michele Braga
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Illusion
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What is The Illusion about?
1860. Giuseppe Garibaldi began from Quarto the adventure of the Thousand surrounded by the enthusiasm of the young idealists who had come from all regions of Italy, and with his loyal group of officers, among whom a new profile stands out. Having landed in Sicily, at Marsala, the Thousand begin fighting with the Bourbon army, whose numerical preponderance is immediately evident. Under these conditions, it appears almost impossible for the general to breach the enemy defense and penetrate Palermo. But when he is almost forced to retreat, Garibaldi devises an ingenious plan.
Who directed The Illusion?
The Illusion was directed by Roberto Andò.
Who stars in The Illusion?
The principal cast of The Illusion includes Toni Servillo, Salvatore Ficarra, Valentino Picone, Tommaso Ragno, Giulia Andò.
When was The Illusion released and how long is it?
The Illusion was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Illusion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Illusion was composed by Emanuele Bossi, Michele Braga.