Castle of the Banned Lovers
Beatrice Cenci
Synopsis
The beautiful Beatrice Cenci, daughter of the noble Francesco, falls in love with Olimpio. But she has to face the jealousy of his violent and morbid father, and the hostility of his stepmother Lucrezia, who has a relationship with her other stepson, James. The stepmother and stepson-lover plan to kill Francesco. And when the latter dies accidentally, they decide to put the blame on Beatrice and Olimpio.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Riccardo Freda
- Screenplay & Story
- Filippo Sanjust, Jacques Rémy
- Original Score
- Franco Mannino
- Original Title
- Beatrice Cenci
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Electra Compagnia Cinematografica, Franco London Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Riccardo Freda
Filippo Sanjust, Jacques Rémy
Franco Mannino
Gábor Pogány
Riccardo Freda, Giuliana Taucer
Department Leadership Roster
Riccardo Freda
Director
Riccardo Freda
Editor
Filippo Sanjust
Screenplay
Giuliana Taucer
Editor
Jacques Rémy
Screenplay
Gábor Pogány
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Castle of the Banned Lovers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Castle of the Banned Lovers about?
The beautiful Beatrice Cenci, daughter of the noble Francesco, falls in love with Olimpio. But she has to face the jealousy of his violent and morbid father, and the hostility of his stepmother Lucrezia, who has a relationship with her other stepson, James. The stepmother and stepson-lover plan to kill Francesco. And when the latter dies accidentally, they decide to put the blame on Beatrice and Olimpio.
Who directed Castle of the Banned Lovers?
Castle of the Banned Lovers was directed by Riccardo Freda.
Who stars in Castle of the Banned Lovers?
The principal cast of Castle of the Banned Lovers includes Micheline Presle, Gino Cervi, Fausto Tozzi, Frank Villard, Claudine Dupuis.
When was Castle of the Banned Lovers released and how long is it?
Castle of the Banned Lovers was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Castle of the Banned Lovers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Castle of the Banned Lovers was composed by Franco Mannino.