The Assisi Underground
Synopsis
This film sheds light on the role of the Catholic Church and the people of Assisi in rescuing Italian Jews from the Nazis in 1943.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Assisi Underground trailer (Cannon Films)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-02-14
Top Cast
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Ben Cross
Padre Rufino
James Mason
Bishop Nicolini
Irene Papas
Mother Giuseppina
Maximilian Schell
Col. Müller
Karlheinz Hackl
Capt. von Velden
Paolo Malco
Paolo Josza
Maurice Poli
Vito
Giancarlo Prete
Col. Gay
Edmund Purdom
Cardinal Della Costa
Tom Felleghy
General Bremer
Riccardo Cucciolla
Luigi Brizzi
Angelo Infanti
Giorgio Kropf
Delia Boccardo
Couness Cristina
Roberto Bisacco
Prof. Riety
Didi Ramati
Mrs. Eva Rieti
Geoffrey Copleston
Police Chief Bertolucci
Venantino Venantini
Pietro
Alfredo Pea
Gino Bartali
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Ramati
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexander Ramati
- Original Score
- Dov Seltzer
- Original Title
- The Assisi Underground
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Ramati
Alexander Ramati
Dov Seltzer
Giuseppe Rotunno
Michael J. Duthie
Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Ramati
Writer
Michael J. Duthie
Editor
Dov Seltzer
Original Music Composer
Alexander Ramati
Director
Giuseppe Rotunno
Director of Photography
Yoram Globus
Producer
Menahem Golan
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Assisi Underground
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Assisi Underground about?
This film sheds light on the role of the Catholic Church and the people of Assisi in rescuing Italian Jews from the Nazis in 1943.
Who directed The Assisi Underground?
The Assisi Underground was directed by Alexander Ramati.
Who stars in The Assisi Underground?
The principal cast of The Assisi Underground includes Ben Cross, James Mason, Irene Papas, Maximilian Schell, Karlheinz Hackl.
When was The Assisi Underground released and how long is it?
The Assisi Underground was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for The Assisi Underground?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Assisi Underground was composed by Dov Seltzer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Assisi Underground?
The Assisi Underground holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).