The Betrothed

I promessi sposi

Renzo and Lucia's love story is jeopardized by Don Rodrigo, a wicked nobleman, who is interested in Lucia. When she refuses his attentions he has her kidnapped and brought to a convent whose prioress is a nun as wicked as he is. The two youths will have to go through a lot of misfortunes before being reunited and being able to marry.

Director

Mario Camerini

Novela

Alessandro Manzoni

Screenplay

Mario Camerini

Screenplay

Ivo Perilli

Status

Released

Release date

19/12/1941

Original language

Italian