Released:
1995-09-21

Overview:
In 1950s Sicily, con artist Joe Moretti does screen tests for the big studios, accepting money or favours for his efforts. A young illiterate novitiate named Beata desperately wants to change her life and falls for him; belatedly, he realizes his feelings for her. However, their love affair is doomed when he's arrested.

Director:
Giuseppe Tornatore

Runtime:
1h 53min

Genre:
Drama, Romance

• Cast:
• 
  Sergio Castellitto
  as
  Joe Morelli (Giuseppe Romolo)
• 
  Tiziana Lodato
  as
  Beata
• 
  Franco Scaldati
  as
  Brigadier Mastropaolo
• 
  Leopoldo Trieste
  as
  Mute
• 
  Leo Gullotta
  as
  Vito