Viva l'Italia! movie poster

Viva l'Italia!

February 2, 1961 2h 18m 6.4/10 (19 votes)

Originally released in 1961. Viva l'Italia! is a history/drama film. directed by Roberto Rossellini. With a runtime of 2h 18m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Renzo Ricci, Paolo Stoppa, and Franco Interlenghi

Synopsis

The film shows how Italy's historic national hero Giuseppe Garibaldi (embodied by Renzo Ricci) leads a military campaign known as Expedition of the Thousand in 1860 and conquers Sicily and Naples. When the Bourbon monarchy has left Southern Italy, he supports Victor Emmanuel II of Italy who achieves a lasting unification under the aegis the House of Savoy. Roberto Rossellini has said he was prouder of this film than of any other film he ever made.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 2, 1961 65 years ago
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Runtime 2h 18m 138 minutes total
User Rating 6.4/10 Good (19 votes)
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Language Italian Original language
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Country France + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
IT

Production Companies

  • Galatea Film
  • Francinex
  • Cinematografica RI.RE
  • Tempo Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Viva l'Italia! about?

The film shows how Italy's historic national hero Giuseppe Garibaldi (embodied by Renzo Ricci) leads a military campaign known as Expedition of the Thousand in 1860 and conquers Sicily and Naples. ...

Who directed Viva l'Italia!?

Viva l'Italia! was directed by Roberto Rossellini.

How long is Viva l'Italia!?

Viva l'Italia! has a runtime of 2 hours and 18 minutes (138 minutes total).

When was Viva l'Italia! released?

Viva l'Italia! was released on February 2, 1961 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Viva l'Italia!?

The main cast of Viva l'Italia! includes Renzo Ricci, Paolo Stoppa, Franco Interlenghi, Giovanna Ralli, Raimondo Croce.