Teresa Venerdì
Synopsis
A comedy of errors where floundering pediatrician Pietro takes a job as an orphanage health inspector to pay for the debts of his high-spending girlfriend Loletta, only to end up mistakenly engaged with Lilli, the daughter of a wealthy businessman, and pursued by lovestruck 18-year-old orphan Teresa Venerdì.
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Vittorio De Sica
Dott. Pietro Vignali
Adriana Benetti
Teresa Venerdì
Irasema Dilián
Lilli Passalacqua
Anna Magnani
Loletta Prima
Clara Auteri Pepe
Giuseppina
Zaira La Fratta
Alice
Olga Vittoria Gentilli
Rosa Passalacqua
Elvira Betrone
Direttrice Orfanotrofio
Giuditta Rissone
Istitutrice Anna
Alessandra Adari
Istitutrice Caterina
Lina Marengo
Maestra Ricci
Nico Pepe
Dott. Pasquale Grosso
Virgilio Riento
Antonio Perticone
Guglielmo Barnabò
Agostino Passalacqua
Annibale Betrone
Umberto Vignali
Armando Migliari
Impiegato postale
Arturo Bragaglia
Creditore #1
Giacomo Almirante
Creditore #2
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vittorio De Sica
- Screenplay & Story
- Gherardo Gherardi, Vittorio De Sica, Margherita Maglione
- Original Score
- Renzo Rossellini
- Original Title
- Teresa Venerdì
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Europa Film, Alleanza Cinematografica Italiana (A.C.I.)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vittorio De Sica
Gherardo Gherardi, Vittorio De Sica, Margherita Maglione, Franco Riganti
Renzo Rossellini
Vincenzo Seratrice
Mario Bonotti
Department Leadership Roster
Vittorio De Sica
Director
Ottavio Scotti
Production Design
Gherardo Gherardi
Screenplay
Vittorio De Sica
Screenplay
Margherita Maglione
Screenplay
Mario Bonotti
Editor
Renzo Rossellini
Original Music Composer
Vincenzo Seratrice
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Teresa Venerdì
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Teresa Venerdì about?
A comedy of errors where floundering pediatrician Pietro takes a job as an orphanage health inspector to pay for the debts of his high-spending girlfriend Loletta, only to end up mistakenly engaged with Lilli, the daughter of a wealthy businessman, and pursued by lovestruck 18-year-old orphan Teresa Venerdì.
Who directed Teresa Venerdì?
Teresa Venerdì was directed by Vittorio De Sica.
Who stars in Teresa Venerdì?
The principal cast of Teresa Venerdì includes Vittorio De Sica, Adriana Benetti, Irasema Dilián, Anna Magnani, Clara Auteri Pepe.
When was Teresa Venerdì released and how long is it?
Teresa Venerdì was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Teresa Venerdì?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Teresa Venerdì was composed by Renzo Rossellini.