Movie Description
Cavalleria rusticana
(1939)Overview
This film was not based on the famous one-act opera of Pietro Mascagni but rather on the original story by the Sicilian writer Giovanni Verga. It's the story of Santuzza, her love Turiddu, and his passion for the married Lola that leads to his death in a duel when Lola's husband Alfio exacts satisfaction.
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Original TitleCavalleria rusticana
Status Released
Release Information
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1939-10-23
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 17m
Genres
- Music
- Drama