Pact with the Devil
Patto col diavolo
Synopsis
The title of this Italian melodrama translates to Pact with the Devil. However, His Satanic Majesty does not appear in the film. Rather, this expensively produced period piece is more along the lines of Romeo and Juliet, with young love threatened by warring families. In his first Italian film, Hollywood veteran Eduardo Cianelli goes through his usual villainous paces as the scheming father of the male lead (Jacques Francois). The most fascinating performance is rendered by Umberto Spadaro, as the village idiot, or is he? Patto col Diavolo makes the most of the visual dynamics of Italy's mountainous Calabrian region.
Top Cast
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Isa Miranda
Marta Larocca
Jacques François
Andrea Mola
Annibale Betrone
Old Laroccha - Marta's father
Eduardo Ciannelli
Giacomo Mola
Ave Ninchi
Signora Mola - Giacomo's wife
Luigi Tosi
Rocco
Anne Vernon
Andrea's sister
Fiore Davanzati
Sarina
Umberto Spadaro
Scoppola - the killer
Guido Celano
Il sottuficiale dei carabinieri
Lamberto Picasso
The priest
Camillo Pilotto
Jacques Sernas
Nico Pepe
Alfredo Robert
Angelo Dessy
Oreste Fares
Checco Rissone
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luigi Chiarini
- Screenplay & Story
- Corrado Alvaro, Sergio Amidei, Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Luigi Chiarini, Carlo Mazzoni, Mario Serandrei
- Original Score
- Achille Longo
- Original Title
- Patto col diavolo
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- ENIC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luigi Chiarini
Corrado Alvaro, Sergio Amidei, Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Luigi Chiarini, Carlo Mazzoni, Mario Serandrei
Achille Longo
Mario Montuori
Mario Serandrei
Alberto Salvatori
Department Leadership Roster
Luigi Chiarini
Director
Corrado Alvaro
Writer
Sergio Amidei
Writer
Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Writer
Luigi Chiarini
Writer
Carlo Mazzoni
Writer
Mario Serandrei
Writer
Alberto Salvatori
Producer
Achille Longo
Original Music Composer
Mario Montuori
Director of Photography
Mario Serandrei
Editor
Guido Fiorini
Production Design
Maria De Matteis
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pact with the Devil
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pact with the Devil about?
The title of this Italian melodrama translates to Pact with the Devil. However, His Satanic Majesty does not appear in the film. Rather, this expensively produced period piece is more along the lines of Romeo and Juliet, with young love threatened by warring families. In his first Italian film, Hollywood veteran Eduardo Cianelli goes through his usual villainous paces as the scheming father of the male lead (Jacques Francois). The most fascinating performance is rendered by Umberto Spadaro, as the village idiot, or is he? Patto col Diavolo makes the most of the visual dynamics of Italy's mountainous Calabrian region.
Who directed Pact with the Devil?
Pact with the Devil was directed by Luigi Chiarini.
Who stars in Pact with the Devil?
The principal cast of Pact with the Devil includes Isa Miranda, Jacques François, Annibale Betrone, Eduardo Ciannelli, Ave Ninchi.
When was Pact with the Devil released and how long is it?
Pact with the Devil was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Pact with the Devil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pact with the Devil was composed by Achille Longo.