Tormento
Synopsis
Anna flees her home, where she has been victimized for years by her spineless father’s mean-spirited second wife, to be with her lover, an honest businessman yet to make his fortune. When he is accused of a murder he didn’t commit, the couple’s domestic tranquillity is upended, and a desperate Anna must rely on her cruel stepmother to help support their child.
Top Cast
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Amedeo Nazzari
Carlo Guarnieri
Yvonne Sanson
Anna Ferrari
Annibale Betrone
Gaetano Ferrari
Mario Ferrari
L'avvocato Bianchi
Teresa Franchini
Rosina
Tina Lattanzi
Matilde Ferrari
Aldo Nicodemi
Ruffini
Giuditta Rissone
Madre Celeste
Vittorio Sanipoli
Rossi, Carlo's Friend
Roberto Murolo
Enzo Sandri
Rosalia Randazzo
Pinuccia
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raffaello Matarazzo
- Screenplay & Story
- Aldo De Benedetti
- Original Score
- Gino Campase
- Original Title
- Tormento
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Titanus, Labor Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raffaello Matarazzo
Aldo De Benedetti, Libero Bovio, Gaspare Di Maio
Gino Campase
Tino Santoni
Mario Serandrei
Raffaello Matarazzo, Goffredo Lombardo
Department Leadership Roster
Raffaello Matarazzo
Director
Ottavio Scotti
Production Design
Gino Campase
Original Music Composer
Mario Serandrei
Editor
Aldo De Benedetti
Screenplay
Raffaello Matarazzo
Producer
Goffredo Lombardo
Producer
Tino Santoni
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tormento
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tormento about?
Anna flees her home, where she has been victimized for years by her spineless father’s mean-spirited second wife, to be with her lover, an honest businessman yet to make his fortune. When he is accused of a murder he didn’t commit, the couple’s domestic tranquillity is upended, and a desperate Anna must rely on her cruel stepmother to help support their child.
Who directed Tormento?
Tormento was directed by Raffaello Matarazzo.
Who stars in Tormento?
The principal cast of Tormento includes Amedeo Nazzari, Yvonne Sanson, Annibale Betrone, Mario Ferrari, Teresa Franchini.
When was Tormento released and how long is it?
Tormento was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Tormento?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tormento was composed by Gino Campase.