L'alleato
Synopsis
Sicily, July 10, 1943: the US army lands in Gela, where some divisions encounter strenuous resistance from the Italian army. The marines, in an attempt to escape to safety, are dispersed through the Sicilian countryside. A small task force luckily meets Robert Capa: the great photojournalist, who launched himself at the first light of dawn together with the soldiers of the ill-fated 82nd division, awaits help hanging from a tree. The group of soldiers, with the photojournalist and a wounded comrade, stops at a farm of poor Sicilian shepherds. John Mancuso, marine of the first infantry division, discovers that his father's birthplace is in nearby Niscemi, and wants to go and see it. He will get help from little Salvatore.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elio Di Pace
- Screenplay & Story
- Francesca Guerriero, Ivan Ferone, Elio Di Pace
- Original Title
- L'alleato
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elio Di Pace
Francesca Guerriero, Ivan Ferone, Elio Di Pace
Riccardo Giannetti
Department Leadership Roster
Elio Di Pace
Director
Francesca Guerriero
Writer
Ivan Ferone
Writer
Elio Di Pace
Writer
Riccardo Giannetti
Editor
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What is L'alleato about?
Sicily, July 10, 1943: the US army lands in Gela, where some divisions encounter strenuous resistance from the Italian army. The marines, in an attempt to escape to safety, are dispersed through the Sicilian countryside. A small task force luckily meets Robert Capa: the great photojournalist, who launched himself at the first light of dawn together with the soldiers of the ill-fated 82nd division, awaits help hanging from a tree. The group of soldiers, with the photojournalist and a wounded comrade, stops at a farm of poor Sicilian shepherds. John Mancuso, marine of the first infantry division, discovers that his father's birthplace is in nearby Niscemi, and wants to go and see it. He will get help from little Salvatore.
Who directed L'alleato?
L'alleato was directed by Elio Di Pace.
Who stars in L'alleato?
The principal cast of L'alleato includes Daniele Mariani.
When was L'alleato released and how long is it?
L'alleato was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 19m.