Assunta Spina / production, Caesar-Film, Rome ; Film Preservation Associates, Inc. ; directed by Gustavo Serena and Francesca Bertini ; produced for video by David Shepard.
Publisher:
Kino on Video distributors,
Copyright Date:
2003
Description:
1 videocassette (62 min.) : sound, color tinted ; 1/2 in.
Francesca Bertini, Gustavo Serena, Carlo Benetti, Luciano Albertini, Antonio Cruchi, Amelia Ciprani. Based on a play by Salvatore Di Giacomo. Originally released as a motion picture in 1914. "Special contents of this edition c2001 Film Preservation Associates"--Container.
Summary:
An operatic tale of love and sacrifice in turn of the century Naples. After being assaulted by her jealous lover Michele, Assunta becomes the mistress of a corrupt Don so she can visit Michele while he is in prison. When Michele is unexpectedly released, he discovers Assunta's "betrayal", setting the stage for the film's tragic finale.
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