Direction: Renato Castellani

Synopsis Two Cents Worth of Hope (1952) concludes a trilogy of renowned comedies helmed by Renato Castellani in the post-World War II era. The other two films in this series are "Under the Sun of Rome" and "It's Forever Springtime." This...

7.4

186 votes

7.4

186 votes

The Life of Verdi (TV Series)

1982 · Series · 600 min. · Italy

Drama Biography 19th Century

Direction Renato Castellani

Cast Ronald Pickup · Carla Fracci · Giampiero Albertini · Omero Antonutti

Synopsis The Life of Verdi (TV Series) (1982) is an epic television production that spanned several years and cost over 10 million dollars to bring to life. This series offers a meticulously detailed and accurate portrayal of the life of Giuseppe...

7.2

385 votes

7.2

385 votes

Under the Sun of Rome

1948 · Movie · 95 min. · Italy

Drama Comedy Neorealism

Direction Renato Castellani

Cast Oscar Blando · Liliana Mancini · Francesco Golisano · Ennio Fabeni

Synopsis Under the Sun of Rome (1948) is the inaugural film of a trilogy of remarkable comedies helmed by Renato Castellani in the aftermath of World War II. The subsequent installments are "E' PRIMAVERA" and "DUE SOLDI DI SPERANZA." These films...

7.0

99 votes

7.0

99 votes

...and the Wild Wild Women

1959 · Movie · 106 min. · Italy

Drama Prison Drama

Direction Renato Castellani

Cast Anna Magnani · Giulietta Masina · Myriam Bru · Ada Passeri

6.8

123 votes

6.8

123 votes

Romeo and Juliet

1954 · Movie · 138 min. · Italy

Romance

Direction Renato Castellani

Cast Laurence Harvey · Susan Shentall · Flora Robson · Norman Wooland

Synopsis Romeo and Juliet (1954) is a faithful adaptation of William Shakespeare's timeless tragedy. Directed by Renato Castellani, this film is widely regarded as one of the most authentic renditions of the Bard's work, thanks to its meticulous adherence to the...

6.5

181 votes

6.5

181 votes

Countersex

1964 · Movie · 90 min. · Italy

Drama Anthology Film

Direction Renato Castellani · Marco Ferreri · Franco Rossi

Cast Nino Manfredi · Ugo Tognazzi · Antonio Ciani · Umberto D'Orsi

5.9

29 votes

5.9

29 votes

Crazy Sea

1963 · Movie · 119 min. · Italy

Comedy

Direction Renato Castellani

Cast Gina Lollobrigida · Jean-Paul Belmondo · Tomas Milian · Odoardo Spadaro

5.7

23 votes

5.7

23 votes

The Mountain Woman

1944 · Movie · 91 min. · Italy

Drama Melodrama

Direction Renato Castellani

Cast Marina Berti · Amedeo Nazzari · Maurizio D'Ancora · Corrado Racca

Synopsis The Mountain Woman (1944) follows the journey of a widowed engineer who discovers solace in the affection of a young woman named Zosi, whom he eventually marries. However, when Rodolfo returns to the mountains, a place filled with memories of...

5.6

27 votes

5.6

27 votes

Ghosts - Italian Style

1967 · Movie · 100 min. · Italy

Comedy Ghosts

Direction Renato Castellani

Cast Sophia Loren · Vittorio Gassman · Mario Adorf · Aldo Giuffrè

Synopsis Ghosts - Italian Style (1967) follows the comedic misadventures of Pasquale and Maria, a married couple residing in a grand palace that is rumored to be inhabited by spectral entities, allowing them to reside there without paying rent. When Pasquale...

5.4

49 votes

5.4

49 votes

It's Forever Springtime

1950 · Movie · 92 min. · Italy

Drama Dramedy

Direction Renato Castellani

Cast Mario Angelotti · Elena Varzi · Don Donati · Ettore Jannetti

Synopsis It's Forever Springtime (1950) is the second installment in a trilogy of comedic masterpieces directed by Renato Castellani in the post-World War II era. The other two films in this trilogy are "Under the Sun of Rome" and "Two Soldiers...

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Dreams in a Drawer

1957 · Movie · 105 min. · Italy

Comedy Drama Neorealism

Direction Renato Castellani

Cast Lea Massari · Enrico Pagani · Lilla Brignone · Sergio Tofano

Synopsis Dreams in a Drawer (1957) follows the journey of two dedicated university students, each pursuing their academic passions in medicine and chemistry. Their paths cross, leading to a deep romantic connection that blossoms into marriage. However, their union faces significant...

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Tre notti d'amore

1964 · Movie · 100 min. · Italy

Comedy Drama Anthology Film

Direction Renato Castellani · Luigi Comencini · Franco Rossi

Cast Catherine Spaak · John Phillip Law · Renato Salvatori · Aldo Puglisi

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A Brief Season

1969 · Movie · 96 min. · Italy

Drama

Direction Renato Castellani

Cast Christopher Jones · Pia Degermark · Angelo Boscariol · Valeria Sabel

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A Pistol Shot

1942 · Movie · 90 min. · Italy

Drama 19th Century

Direction Renato Castellani

Cast Assia Noris · Fosco Giachetti · Antonio Centa · Rubi D'Alma

Synopsis A Pistol Shot (1942) follows the intense drama that unfolds when Count Anikoff, a Russian officer, issues a challenge to his closest friend, Sergei, after discovering Sergei's romantic interest in the same young woman. The situation escalates into a duel,...

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The Brigand

1961 · Movie · 143 min. · Italy

Drama

Direction Renato Castellani

Cast Francesco Seminario · Adelmo Di Fraia · Serena Vergano · Anna Filippini

Synopsis The Brigand (1961) follows the story of Michele Rende (Adelmo Di Fraia), a fiery young man who becomes a local legend after being wrongfully imprisoned for a murder he did not commit. Refusing to face trial, Michele flees to the...

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