A Virgin Named Mary
Vergine, e di nome Maria
Synopsis
A second coming? This time our savior chose a shantytown outside Turin, in the north of Italy, overcrowded by poor families coming from the south in search of a job in a factory, or less legal ways to survive. Young Maria (Cinzia De Carolis) can predict the future during her epileptic seizures, or at least that's what everyone believes, and her mother (Clelia Matania) sells her predictions and responses to the superstitious neighbors, after inducing her "trance" with electricity. One night the shock is too strong, and Maria seems to die: when she wakes up, she is found pregnant. And being a honest unmarried girl from the south, she is obviously still virgin... Notwithstanding the opposition of the local priest (Turi Ferro), everyone, including her, believes in the miracle, and prepares for a second coming, in a crescendo of fanaticism that is soon noticed by the press, and by the official church..
Top Cast
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Turi Ferro
Don Vito
Andréa Ferréol
Maddalena
Alvaro Vitali
Rocco
Renato Pinciroli
Giuseppe
Leopoldo Trieste
Nicola
Enzo Cannavale
Simone
Jean Louis
Luca
Tino Carraro
Il vescovo
Giampiero Vinciguerra
Prospero
Dada Gallotti
Giorgio Iovine
Giorgio Iovine
Nicola Di Pinto
Antonella Fasano
Giancarlo Badessi
Renato Chiantoni
Francesco D'Adda
Francesco D'Adda
Elena De Maggi
Anna Maria Dossena
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergio Nasca
- Screenplay & Story
- Sergio Nasca
- Original Score
- Sante Maria Romitelli
- Original Title
- Vergine, e di nome Maria
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Baal Productions, Viaduc Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergio Nasca
Sergio Nasca
Sante Maria Romitelli
Giuseppe Aquari
Glenn Saxson
Department Leadership Roster
Glenn Saxson
Producer
Sergio Nasca
Writer
Giuseppe Aquari
Director of Photography
Sante Maria Romitelli
Original Music Composer
Sergio Nasca
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Virgin Named Mary
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What is A Virgin Named Mary about?
A second coming? This time our savior chose a shantytown outside Turin, in the north of Italy, overcrowded by poor families coming from the south in search of a job in a factory, or less legal ways to survive. Young Maria (Cinzia De Carolis) can predict the future during her epileptic seizures, or at least that's what everyone believes, and her mother (Clelia Matania) sells her predictions and responses to the superstitious neighbors, after inducing her "trance" with electricity. One night the shock is too strong, and Maria seems to die: when she wakes up, she is found pregnant. And being a honest unmarried girl from the south, she is obviously still virgin... Notwithstanding the opposition of the local priest (Turi Ferro), everyone, including her, believes in the miracle, and prepares for a second coming, in a crescendo of fanaticism that is soon noticed by the press, and by the official church..
Who directed A Virgin Named Mary?
A Virgin Named Mary was directed by Sergio Nasca.
Who stars in A Virgin Named Mary?
The principal cast of A Virgin Named Mary includes Turi Ferro, Andréa Ferréol, Alvaro Vitali, Renato Pinciroli, Leopoldo Trieste.
When was A Virgin Named Mary released and how long is it?
A Virgin Named Mary was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for A Virgin Named Mary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Virgin Named Mary was composed by Sante Maria Romitelli.