Movie Description

La donna del fiume

(1954)

Overview

When peasant girl Nives is deserted by smuggler Gino Lodi, she betrays him to the police. Police officer Enzo Cinti, who loves Nives, traces her to the Po River cane-fields, where she is working as a cutter to support herself and an infant son, and warns her that Gino has escaped from prison and is seeking revenge. She rejects his offer to protect her. Gino finds Nives, mourning the drowning death of their son. He surrenders himself to the police and then walks at Nives' side in the funeral procession.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleLa donna del fiume

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1954-12-29

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 34m

Production CompaniesPonti-De Laurentiis Cinematografica,Excelsa Film,Les Films du Centaure

Genres

  • Drama