La gerla di Papà Martin
Synopsis
An ageing couple, Papa Martin and his wife Genovieffa, live modestly while their son Armando and goddaughter Amelia complete their studies away from home. When the young pair return to celebrate Armando’s law degree, a debt collector exposes that his qualification is forged and demands repayment. To protect his son’s honour, Papa Martin sacrifices his own comfort, returning to work and sending Armando away to start anew. As time passes, the family’s love, guilt, and redemption intertwine in a heartfelt story of sacrifice and moral reckoning.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario Bonnard
- Screenplay & Story
- Eugène Cormon, Eugène Grangé
- Original Title
- La gerla di Papà Martin
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Caesar Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Bonnard
Eugène Cormon, Eugène Grangé
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Bonnard
Director
Eugène Cormon
Writer
Eugène Grangé
Writer
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What is La gerla di Papà Martin about?
An ageing couple, Papa Martin and his wife Genovieffa, live modestly while their son Armando and goddaughter Amelia complete their studies away from home. When the young pair return to celebrate Armando’s law degree, a debt collector exposes that his qualification is forged and demands repayment. To protect his son’s honour, Papa Martin sacrifices his own comfort, returning to work and sending Armando away to start anew. As time passes, the family’s love, guilt, and redemption intertwine in a heartfelt story of sacrifice and moral reckoning.
Who directed La gerla di Papà Martin?
La gerla di Papà Martin was directed by Mario Bonnard.
Who stars in La gerla di Papà Martin?
The principal cast of La gerla di Papà Martin includes Gianna Terribili-Gonzales, Francesco Amodio, Augusta Raspantini, Giuseppe Amato, Enzo Biliotti.
When was La gerla di Papà Martin released and how long is it?
La gerla di Papà Martin was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.