Renzo e Lucia
Synopsis
Loose adaptation of Italy's national epic, Alessandro Manzoni's “The Betrothed”. In war-torn 17th century Italy, shady feudal lord Don Rodrigo eyes young and beautiful Lucia, who loves—and is reciprocated by—commoner Renzo. The two lovers plan to marry in secret, but Rodrigo discovers it and they are forced to flee their village, becoming separated and each facing many dangers, including the Plague.
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Stefano Scandaletti
Renzo Tramaglino
Michela Macalli
Lucia Mondella
Stefano Dionisi
Don Rodrigo
Paolo Villaggio
Don Abbondio
Laura Morante
Monaca di Monza
Toni Bertorelli
Fra Cristoforo
Carlo Cecchi
Cardinale Federigo Borromeo
Gottfried John
Innominato
Gigio Alberti
Griso
Andrea Renzi
Egidio Osio
Laura Betti
Madre Superiora
Stefania Sandrelli
Agnese Mondella
Eros Pagni
Conte Zio
Antonio Piovanelli
Raffaele Vannoli
Gervaso
Stefano Scherini
Tonio
Miriam Crotti
Veronica Lazăr
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francesca Archibugi
- Screenplay & Story
- Alessandro Manzoni, Nicola Lusuardi, Francesco Scardamaglia, Francesca Archibugi
- Original Score
- Battista Lena
- Original Title
- Renzo e Lucia
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 3h 6m
- Production Studios
- De Angelis Group, Victory Media Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francesca Archibugi
Alessandro Manzoni, Nicola Lusuardi, Francesco Scardamaglia, Francesca Archibugi
Battista Lena
Pasquale Mari
Esmeralda Calabria
Guido De Angelis, Raffaello Monteverde, Maurizio De Angelis
Department Leadership Roster
Battista Lena
Original Music Composer
Gianni Quaranta
Production Design
Alessandro Lai
Costume Design
Pasquale Mari
Director of Photography
Esmeralda Calabria
Editor
Guido De Angelis
Producer
Maurizio De Angelis
Producer
Francesca Archibugi
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Renzo e Lucia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Renzo e Lucia about?
Loose adaptation of Italy's national epic, Alessandro Manzoni's “The Betrothed”. In war-torn 17th century Italy, shady feudal lord Don Rodrigo eyes young and beautiful Lucia, who loves—and is reciprocated by—commoner Renzo. The two lovers plan to marry in secret, but Rodrigo discovers it and they are forced to flee their village, becoming separated and each facing many dangers, including the Plague.
Who directed Renzo e Lucia?
Renzo e Lucia was directed by Francesca Archibugi.
Who stars in Renzo e Lucia?
The principal cast of Renzo e Lucia includes Stefano Scandaletti, Michela Macalli, Stefano Dionisi, Paolo Villaggio, Laura Morante.
When was Renzo e Lucia released and how long is it?
Renzo e Lucia was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 3h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Renzo e Lucia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Renzo e Lucia was composed by Battista Lena.
Is Renzo e Lucia based on a book or true story?
Renzo e Lucia is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alessandro Manzoni".