Ergastolo
Synopsis
Rosa Lulli, has an illegitimate 20-year-old son, named Stefano, who lives with her in the house of Professor Arlotta. Stefano is in love with Lydia, the granddaughter of the professor. The couple has a gambling addiction: the need to obtain a large sum to meet gambling debts, which pushes him to accept the loving invitation of Jeannette, owner of a dance school, where Stefano goes to play.
Top Cast
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Marisa Merlini
Jeannette
Sandro Ruffini
avvocato Leonardi
Leda Gloria
Rosa Lulli
Leopoldo Valentini
complice di Jeannette
Hélène Rémy
Lidia
Franco Interlenghi
Stefano Lulli
Tina Pica
signora De Giorgi
Ernesto Almirante
professor Arlotta
Ignazio Balsamo
commissario
Natale Cirino
Pasquale Amitrano
Guglielmo Barnabò
direttore dell'albergo
Mimo Billi
pubblico ministero
Pasquale De Filippo
testimone
Amedeo Girardi
avvocato dell'accusa
Antonio Nicotra
detenuto siciliano
Violetta Gragnani
Maria Pia
Giulio Battiferri
detenuto
Bruno Corelli
Gianluigi
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luigi Capuano
- Screenplay & Story
- Armando Curcio, Luigi Capuano
- Original Score
- Alberico Vitalini
- Original Title
- Ergastolo
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Romana Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luigi Capuano
Armando Curcio, Luigi Capuano
Alberico Vitalini
Giuseppe La Torre
Otello Colangeli
Fortunato Misiano
Department Leadership Roster
Luigi Capuano
Director
Fortunato Misiano
Producer
Giuseppe La Torre
Director of Photography
Alberico Vitalini
Original Music Composer
Otello Colangeli
Editor
Armando Curcio
Screenplay
Luigi Capuano
Screenplay
Alfredo Montori
Production Design
Gaspare De Fiore
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ergastolo
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What is Ergastolo about?
Rosa Lulli, has an illegitimate 20-year-old son, named Stefano, who lives with her in the house of Professor Arlotta. Stefano is in love with Lydia, the granddaughter of the professor. The couple has a gambling addiction: the need to obtain a large sum to meet gambling debts, which pushes him to accept the loving invitation of Jeannette, owner of a dance school, where Stefano goes to play.
Who directed Ergastolo?
Ergastolo was directed by Luigi Capuano.
Who stars in Ergastolo?
The principal cast of Ergastolo includes Marisa Merlini, Sandro Ruffini, Leda Gloria, Leopoldo Valentini, Hélène Rémy.
When was Ergastolo released and how long is it?
Ergastolo was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Ergastolo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ergastolo was composed by Alberico Vitalini.