The Nymph
Ninfa plebea
Synopsis
On the outskirts of Naples during the Second World War, naïve 15 year-old Miluzza, subjected to repeated abuse by the men around her, is unable to escape the confines of her small village. After her mother's unfortunate death, she meets a wounded soldier and helps him return to his family's farm. He falls in love and wants to marry her but his mother insists on his betrothal to a virgin.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Lucia Cara
Miluzza
Stefania Sandrelli
Nunziata
Raoul Bova
Pietro
Lorenzo Crespi
Dino
Luisa Amatucci
Nannina
Giuditta Del Vecchio
Annuzza
Pepe Da Rosa
Don Peppe
Rino Marcelli
Nonno Rafele
Massimo Bellinzoni
Tunin
Ennio Coltorti
Gioacchino
Isa Danieli
Gesummina
Lola Pagnani
Lucia
Simona Patitucci
Rosanella / Margherita
Francesca Rettondini
Donna Pentita (uncredited)
Paolo De Giorgio
Lorenzo Lavia
Francesco Tiano
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lina Wertmüller
- Screenplay & Story
- Ugo Pirro, Domenico Rea, Lina Wertmüller
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Ninfa plebea
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Eurolux Produzione, Italian International Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lina Wertmüller
Ugo Pirro, Domenico Rea, Lina Wertmüller
Ennio Morricone
Ennio Guarnieri
Pierluigi Leonardi
Ciro Ippolito, Fulvio Lucisano
Department Leadership Roster
Ciro Ippolito
Producer
Fulvio Lucisano
Producer
Lina Wertmüller
Director
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Pierluigi Leonardi
Editor
Enrico Job
Production Design
Gino Persico
Costume Design
Ugo Pirro
Writer
Lina Wertmüller
Writer
Ennio Guarnieri
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nymph
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Nymph about?
On the outskirts of Naples during the Second World War, naïve 15 year-old Miluzza, subjected to repeated abuse by the men around her, is unable to escape the confines of her small village. After her mother's unfortunate death, she meets a wounded soldier and helps him return to his family's farm. He falls in love and wants to marry her but his mother insists on his betrothal to a virgin.
Who directed The Nymph?
The Nymph was directed by Lina Wertmüller.
Who stars in The Nymph?
The principal cast of The Nymph includes Lucia Cara, Stefania Sandrelli, Raoul Bova, Lorenzo Crespi, Luisa Amatucci.
When was The Nymph released and how long is it?
The Nymph was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Nymph?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nymph was composed by Ennio Morricone.
Is The Nymph based on a book or true story?
The Nymph is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Domenico Rea".