The Betrothed
I promessi sposi
Synopsis
Based on the famous historical novel by Alessandro Manzoni, and set between 1628 and 1630 in Lombardy, Northern Italy, during the Spanish domination, the film displays the marriage between two young textile workers, Renzo and Lucia. The 1922 version is one of the most ambitious and spectacular films in all Italian silent cinema, with remarkable mass scenes and some images that sparked controversy.
Top Cast
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Emilia Vidali
Lucia Mondella
Domenico Serra
Renzo Tramaglino
Ninì Dinelli
La monaca di Monza
Mario Parpagnoli
Don Rodrigo
Rodolfo Badaloni
L'Innominato
Umberto Scalpellini
Don Abbondio
Ida Carloni Talli
Agnese Mondella
Raimondo Van Riel
Il Griso
Rinaldo Rinaldi
Lo Sfregiato
Olga Capri
Perpetua
Enzo Biliotti
Fra Cristoforo
Bonaventura Ibáñez
Cardinale Federigo Borromeo
Fernando Ribacchi
Conte Attilio
Fiamma Donati
Donna Prassede
Pietro Todi
L'Azzeccagarbugli
Alfonso Prati
Il Nibbio
Angelo Ferrari
Egidio
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario Bonnard
- Screenplay & Story
- Mario Bonnard, Alessandro Manzoni
- Original Title
- I promessi sposi
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Bonnard
Mario Bonnard, Alessandro Manzoni
Giuseppe Paolo Vitrotti
Department Leadership Roster
Camillo Innocenti
Costume Design
Giuseppe Paolo Vitrotti
Director of Photography
Mario Bonnard
Writer
Mario Bonnard
Director
Camillo Innocenti
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Betrothed.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Betrothed
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Betrothed about?
Based on the famous historical novel by Alessandro Manzoni, and set between 1628 and 1630 in Lombardy, Northern Italy, during the Spanish domination, the film displays the marriage between two young textile workers, Renzo and Lucia. The 1922 version is one of the most ambitious and spectacular films in all Italian silent cinema, with remarkable mass scenes and some images that sparked controversy.
Who directed The Betrothed?
The Betrothed was directed by Mario Bonnard.
Who stars in The Betrothed?
The principal cast of The Betrothed includes Emilia Vidali, Domenico Serra, Ninì Dinelli, Mario Parpagnoli, Rodolfo Badaloni.
When was The Betrothed released and how long is it?
The Betrothed was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Is The Betrothed based on a book or true story?
The Betrothed is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alessandro Manzoni".