1860

1860

1h 15m 1934 Drama, History Italy
Budget: - Revenue: -

The story is the harried attempt of a Sicilian partisan, as part of the risorgimento, to reach Garibaldi's headquarters in Northern Italy, and to petition the revered revolutionary to rescue part of his besieged land. Along the way, the peasant hero encounters many colorful Italians, differing in class and age, and holding political opinions of every type. There is a key train scene, and the film ends on the battlefield, Italian unification a success, despite brutal losses.

Director

Alessandro Blasetti

Writer

Alessandro Blasetti, Emilio Cecchi, Gino Mazzucchi, Gino Mazzucchi