A Man for Burning
Un uomo da bruciare
Synopsis
Political activist Salvatore returns to his native Sicily and stirs up trouble among the peasants, urging them to confront the Mafia and demand the right to plough their own fields. The peasants refuse to help him, and Salvatore is marked by the Mafia as a troublemaker.
Top Cast
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Gian Maria Volonté
Salvatore
Didi Perego
Barbara
Spiros Focás
Jachino
Lidia Alfonsi
Francesca (as Lydia Alfonsi)
Marina Malfatti
Wilma
Vittorio Duse
Bastiano
Alessandro Sperli
Carmelo (as Alessandro Sperlì)
Marcella Rovena
Madre di Francesca
Giulio Girola
Medico
Gianpaolo Serra
Alfonso D'Errico
Carmen Villani
Cantante
Turi Ferro
Don Vincenzo
Ignazio Roberto Daidone
Franco Facciolo
Renato Montalbano
Ida Carrara
Giuseppe Lo Presti
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Valentino Orsini, Vittorio Taviani, Paolo Taviani
- Screenplay & Story
- Vittorio Taviani, Valentino Orsini, Paolo Taviani
- Original Score
- Gianfranco Intra
- Original Title
- Un uomo da bruciare
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Ager Cinematografica, Sancro Film, Alfa Cinematografica, Moira Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Valentino Orsini, Vittorio Taviani, Paolo Taviani
Vittorio Taviani, Valentino Orsini, Paolo Taviani
Gianfranco Intra
Antonio Secchi
Lionello Massobrio
Henryk Chroscicki, Giuliani G. De Negri, Alfonso Sansone
Department Leadership Roster
Valentino Orsini
Director
Vittorio Taviani
Director
Paolo Taviani
Director
Henryk Chroscicki
Producer
Vittorio Taviani
Writer
Valentino Orsini
Writer
Giuliani G. De Negri
Producer
Alfonso Sansone
Producer
Lionello Massobrio
Editor
Piero Poletto
Production Design
Paolo Taviani
Writer
Gianfranco Intra
Original Music Composer
Antonio Secchi
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Man for Burning
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Man for Burning about?
Political activist Salvatore returns to his native Sicily and stirs up trouble among the peasants, urging them to confront the Mafia and demand the right to plough their own fields. The peasants refuse to help him, and Salvatore is marked by the Mafia as a troublemaker.
Who directed A Man for Burning?
A Man for Burning was directed by Valentino Orsini, Vittorio Taviani, Paolo Taviani.
Who stars in A Man for Burning?
The principal cast of A Man for Burning includes Gian Maria Volonté, Didi Perego, Spiros Focás, Lidia Alfonsi, Marina Malfatti.
When was A Man for Burning released and how long is it?
A Man for Burning was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for A Man for Burning?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Man for Burning was composed by Gianfranco Intra.