Long Night in '43
La lunga notte del '43
Synopsis
1943. The affair between Anna, unhappily married to wheelchair-bound Pino, and deserter Franco unfolds in foggy Ferrara, intertwining with the power struggle taking place within local Fascist ranks that culminates in a massacre of civilians, including Franco's father – Pino sees it all from his window, but will he tell anyone?
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Belinda Lee
Anna
Enrico Maria Salerno
Pino Barilari
Gabriele Ferzetti
Franco Villani
Andrea Checchi
Pharmacist
Nerio Bernardi
Attilio Villani
Isa Querio
Mrs. Villani
Gino Cervi
Carlo 'Sciagura' Aretusi
Raffaella Carrà
Ines Villani
Loris Bazzocchi
Vincenzi
Carlo Di Maggio
Mario Bolognesi
Alice Clements
Blanche Villani
Silla Bettini
Undocumented man
Romano Ghini
Fascist
Mario Bellini
Fascist
Gabriele Toth
Franco's son
Franco Cobianchi
Fanelli
Cesare Martignoni
Fascist
Tullio Altamura
Fascist
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Florestano Vancini
- Screenplay & Story
- Pier Paolo Pasolini, Ennio De Concini, Florestano Vancini
- Original Score
- Carlo Rustichelli
- Original Title
- La lunga notte del '43
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Ajace Produzioni Cinematografiche, Euro International Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Florestano Vancini
Pier Paolo Pasolini, Ennio De Concini, Florestano Vancini, Giorgio Bassani
Carlo Rustichelli
Carlo Di Palma
Nino Baragli
Tonino Cervi, Alessandro Jacovoni
Department Leadership Roster
Florestano Vancini
Director
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Screenplay
Ennio De Concini
Screenplay
Florestano Vancini
Screenplay
Tonino Cervi
Producer
Alessandro Jacovoni
Producer
Nino Baragli
Editor
Carlo Egidi
Production Design
Pier Luigi Pizzi
Costume Design
Carlo Rustichelli
Original Music Composer
Carlo Di Palma
Director of Photography
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1960 - 1964 (First 3 pages only)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Long Night in '43
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Long Night in '43 about?
1943. The affair between Anna, unhappily married to wheelchair-bound Pino, and deserter Franco unfolds in foggy Ferrara, intertwining with the power struggle taking place within local Fascist ranks that culminates in a massacre of civilians, including Franco's father – Pino sees it all from his window, but will he tell anyone?
Who directed Long Night in '43?
Long Night in '43 was directed by Florestano Vancini.
Who stars in Long Night in '43?
The principal cast of Long Night in '43 includes Belinda Lee, Enrico Maria Salerno, Gabriele Ferzetti, Andrea Checchi, Nerio Bernardi.
When was Long Night in '43 released and how long is it?
Long Night in '43 was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Long Night in '43?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Long Night in '43 was composed by Carlo Rustichelli.
Is Long Night in '43 based on a book or true story?
Long Night in '43 is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Giorgio Bassani".