The Gold of Naples
L'oro di Napoli
“A sextet of Neapolitan tales - six captivating stories - wry, delightful and dramatic with that special humor and temperament and that enduring zest for life that characterizes these volatile people...”
Synopsis
A tribute to Naples, this film presents six episodes: a clown exploited by a gangster, a pizza seller losing her husband’s ring, a child's funeral, a gambler beaten by a kid, a prostitute's unusual wedding, and a "wisdom seller" offering advice.
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Silvana Mangano
Teresa (segment "Teresa")
Sophia Loren
Sofia (segment Pizza on Credit)
Eduardo De Filippo
Don Ersilio Miccio (segment "Il professore")
Paolo Stoppa
Don Peppino, the widower (segment Pizza on Credit)
Erno Crisa
Don Nicola (segment "Teresa")
Totò
Don Saverio Petrillo (segment "Il guappo")
Lianella Carell
Carolina Petrillo (segment "Il guappo")
Giacomo Furia
Rosario, Sofia's husband (segment Pizza on Credit)
Tina Pica
Old woman (segment "Il professore")
Alberto Farnese
Alfredo, Sofia's lover (segment Pizza on a Credit)
Tecla Scarano
Don Peppino's friend (segment Pizza on a Credit)
Pasquale Cennamo
Don Carmine Savarone (segment "Il guappo")
Agostino Salvietti
Gennaro Esposito (segment "Il guappo")
Pasquale Tartaro
Cafiero (segment Pizza on Credit)
Teresa De Vita
La madre (segment "Funeralino")
Vittorio De Sica
Il conte Prospero B. (segment "I giocatori")
Pierino Bilancioni
Il piccolo Gennarino (segment "I giocatori")
Lars Borgström
Federico - the Doorkeeper (segment "I giocatori")
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 11, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vittorio De Sica
- Screenplay & Story
- Cesare Zavattini, Vittorio De Sica, Giuseppe Marotta
- Original Score
- Alessandro Cicognini
- Original Title
- L'oro di Napoli
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Studios
- Ponti-De Laurentiis Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vittorio De Sica
Cesare Zavattini, Vittorio De Sica, Giuseppe Marotta
Alessandro Cicognini
Carlo Montuori
Eraldo Da Roma
Marcello Girosi, Dino De Laurentiis, Carlo Ponti
Department Leadership Roster
Vittorio De Sica
Director
Cesare Zavattini
Screenplay
Vittorio De Sica
Screenplay
Giuseppe Marotta
Screenplay
Dino De Laurentiis
Producer
Carlo Ponti
Producer
Alessandro Cicognini
Original Music Composer
Carlo Montuori
Director of Photography
Eraldo Da Roma
Editor
Gastone Medin
Production Design
Pia Marchesi
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Gold of Naples.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gold of Naples
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gold of Naples about?
A tribute to Naples, this film presents six episodes: a clown exploited by a gangster, a pizza seller losing her husband’s ring, a child's funeral, a gambler beaten by a kid, a prostitute's unusual wedding, and a "wisdom seller" offering advice.
Who directed The Gold of Naples?
The Gold of Naples was directed by Vittorio De Sica.
Who stars in The Gold of Naples?
The principal cast of The Gold of Naples includes Silvana Mangano, Sophia Loren, Eduardo De Filippo, Paolo Stoppa, Erno Crisa.
When was The Gold of Naples released and how long is it?
The Gold of Naples was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gold of Naples?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gold of Naples was composed by Alessandro Cicognini.
Is The Gold of Naples based on a book or true story?
The Gold of Naples is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Giuseppe Marotta".