The Rape of the Sabine (1945)

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Released:
1945-11-21

Overview:
Ernesto is the teacher of the village, he is married and he is dominated by his wife. He has the passion of the theatre and he has written a drama in verse named "Il ratto delle Sabine". Unfortunately he has only an admirer and she is their servant Rosina. When the touring company of Prof. Tromboni arrives in the village, Ernesto decides to let them perform his play, though anonymously. So the day arrives and the theatre is sadly empty. But when the news that the author is the teacher spreads far and wide...

Director:
Mario Bonnard

Runtime:
1h 13min

Genre:
Comedy

  • Cast:
  • Totò
    as
    Aristide Tromboni
  • Carlo Campanini
    as
    Maestro Ernesto Molmenti
  • Clelia Matania
    as
    Rosina
  • Laura Gore
    as
    Paolina
  • Luisa Alliani
    as
    Ermenegilda