The Mill on the Po

Overview

In the Po Valley during the 19th century, a rich girl engaged to a well-to-do farmer ends up penniless and is forced to work for her fiancé’s relatives. Peasant unrest, carried to extremes by both workers and landowners, leads to violence and tragedy.

Directed by Alberto Lattuada

Top cast

Carla Del Poggio

Berta

Jacques Sernas

Orbino

Mario Besesti

il padrone

Giacomo Giuradei

Princivalle

Nino Pavese

Raibolini

G

Giulio Calì

Smarazzacucco

A

Anna Carena

L'Argìa

L

Leda Gloria

La Sniza

Dina Sassoli

Susanna, sorella di Orbino

D

Domenico Viglione Borghese

Luca

I

Isabella Riva

Cecilia

P

Pina Gallini

P

Pasquale Misiano

A

Alfredo Ragusa

M

Mario Cavicchioni

E

Enrico Mazzoli

B

Bruno Salvalai

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