The Brigand
Il brigante
Synopsis
Inspired by a real-life event that took place in Calabria at the end of World War 2, the film is the story of a young farmer who led peasants to revolt, after being falsely accused of murder.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Francesco Seminario
Nino
Adelmo Di Fraia
Michele
Serena Vergano
Miliella
Anna Filippini
Giulia
Mario Ierardi
Partaro
Giovanni Basile
Fimiani
Renato Terra
Carmelo
Fortuna Pollastra
Filomena Scandale
Francesco Mascario
Bovone
Salvatore Moscianese
don Francedco Tomea
Elena Sestito
mother of Nino
Angela Sirianni
Nino's grandmother
Release History & Theatrical Window
(Venice International Film Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Renato Castellani
- Screenplay & Story
- Renato Castellani
- Original Score
- Nino Rota
- Original Title
- Il brigante
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- Cineriz
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Renato Castellani
Renato Castellani, Giuseppe Berto
Nino Rota
Armando Nannuzzi
Jolanda Benvenuti
Franco Magli, Angelo Rizzoli
Department Leadership Roster
Renato Castellani
Director
Nino Rota
Original Music Composer
Renato Castellani
Screenplay
Jolanda Benvenuti
Editor
Armando Nannuzzi
Director of Photography
Sergio Canevari
Production Design
Angelo Rizzoli
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Brigand.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brigand
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Brigand about?
Inspired by a real-life event that took place in Calabria at the end of World War 2, the film is the story of a young farmer who led peasants to revolt, after being falsely accused of murder.
Who directed The Brigand?
The Brigand was directed by Renato Castellani.
Who stars in The Brigand?
The principal cast of The Brigand includes Francesco Seminario, Adelmo Di Fraia, Serena Vergano, Anna Filippini, Mario Ierardi.
When was The Brigand released and how long is it?
The Brigand was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Brigand?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Brigand was composed by Nino Rota.
Is The Brigand based on a book or true story?
The Brigand is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Giuseppe Berto".