City of Pain
La città dolente
Synopsis
The city of Pola is being evacuated after the peace conference of 1947 decided to assign the sovereignty to Tito's Yugoslavia. However the main character decides to stay, thinking that Communism might bring him a better future. Life turns to be hard for him and his family until he changes his mind, but he is killed before he can leave the country.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario Bonnard
- Screenplay & Story
- Mario Bonnard, Aldo De Benedetti, Anton Giulio Majano, Federico Fellini
- Original Score
- Giulio Bonnard
- Original Title
- La città dolente
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, Serbo-Croatian
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Istria, Scalera Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Bonnard
Mario Bonnard, Aldo De Benedetti, Anton Giulio Majano, Federico Fellini
Giulio Bonnard
Tonino Delli Colli
Giulia Fontana
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Bonnard
Screenplay
Aldo De Benedetti
Screenplay
Anton Giulio Majano
Screenplay
Federico Fellini
Screenplay
Tonino Delli Colli
Director of Photography
Giulia Fontana
Editor
Mario Bonnard
Director
Giulio Bonnard
Original Music Composer
Mario Rappini
Production Design
Mario Rappini
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for City of Pain.
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Frequently Asked Questions About City of Pain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is City of Pain about?
The city of Pola is being evacuated after the peace conference of 1947 decided to assign the sovereignty to Tito's Yugoslavia. However the main character decides to stay, thinking that Communism might bring him a better future. Life turns to be hard for him and his family until he changes his mind, but he is killed before he can leave the country.
Who directed City of Pain?
City of Pain was directed by Mario Bonnard.
Who stars in City of Pain?
The principal cast of City of Pain includes Luigi Tosi, Barbara Costanova, Gianni Rizzo, Constance Dowling, Elio Steiner.
When was City of Pain released and how long is it?
City of Pain was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for City of Pain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for City of Pain was composed by Giulio Bonnard.