The Verona Trial

1963 1h 53m IT

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7.5

BANGER

★7.5TMDB · 4

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Synopsis

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This film is the moving story of Edda Ciano, the daughter of Italian dictator Mussolini, who was unable to prevent the atrocious assassination of her husband by fanatics of her father.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Silvana Mangano
Edda Ciano
Frank Wolff
Count Galeazzo Ciano
Françoise Prévost
Frau Beetz
Vivi Gioi
Donna Rachele
Salvo Randone
Fortunato - Public Prosecutor
Ivo Garrani
Roberto Farinacci
Henri Serre
Emilio Pucci
Giorgio De Lullo
Alessandro Pavolini

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Carlo Lizzani
Writers: Sergio Amidei, Luigi Somma, Ugo Pirro
Languages: Italian
Countries: France, Italy

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ERA

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63 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Carlo Lizzani, shot by Leonida Barboni. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Mario Nascimbene. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Franco Fraticelli shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Silvana Mangano and Frank Wolff and Françoise Prévost carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0056378 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Carlo Lizzani directs. Leonida Barboni behind the camera. Mario Nascimbene scores. Franco Fraticelli cuts. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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163 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
3Directed by Carlo Lizzani, shot by Leonida Barboni. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Mario Nascimbene. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Franco Fraticelli shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Silvana Mangano and Frank Wolff and Françoise Prévost carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0056378 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.