The Gadfly
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Synopsis
The movie set in 1840s Italy under the dominance of Austria, a time of tumultuous revolt and uprisings. The story centers on the life of the protagonist, Arthur Burton, as a member of the Youth movement, and his antagonist, Padre Montanelli. A thread of a tragic relationship between Arthur and his love Gemma simultaneously runs through the story. It is a story of faith, disillusionment, revolution, romance, and heroism.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mykola Mashchenko
- Screenplay & Story
- Valeri Frid, Yuli Dunsky, Ethel LIlian Voynich
- Original Title
- Овод
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 3h 30m
- Production Studios
- Gosteleradio USSR, Dovzhenko Film Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mykola Mashchenko
Valeri Frid, Yuli Dunsky, Ethel LIlian Voynich
Serhiy Stasenko
Department Leadership Roster
Serhiy Stasenko
Director of Photography
Valeri Frid
Writer
Yuli Dunsky
Writer
Mykola Mashchenko
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gadfly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gadfly about?
The movie set in 1840s Italy under the dominance of Austria, a time of tumultuous revolt and uprisings. The story centers on the life of the protagonist, Arthur Burton, as a member of the Youth movement, and his antagonist, Padre Montanelli. A thread of a tragic relationship between Arthur and his love Gemma simultaneously runs through the story. It is a story of faith, disillusionment, revolution, romance, and heroism.
Who directed The Gadfly?
The Gadfly was directed by Mykola Mashchenko.
Who stars in The Gadfly?
The principal cast of The Gadfly includes Andrey Kharitonov, Sergei Bondarchuk, Anastasiya Vertinskaya, Ada Rohovtseva, Kostiantyn Stepankov.
When was The Gadfly released and how long is it?
The Gadfly was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 3h 30m.
Is The Gadfly based on a book or true story?
The Gadfly is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ethel LIlian Voynich".