The Betrothed(1941)
Renzo and Lucia's love story is jeopardized by Don Rodrigo, a wicked nobleman, who is interested in Lucia. When she refuses his attentions he has her kidnapped and brought to a convent whose prioress is a nun as wicked as he is. The two youths will have to go through a lot of misfortunes before being reunited and being able to marry.
Movie: The Betrothed
Top 10 Billed Cast
Renzo Tramaglino
Lucia Mondella
Cardinale Federigo Borromeo
Don Abbondio
Don Rodrigo
L'Innominato
Padre Cristoforo
La monaca di Monza, detta "La Signora"
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Renzo and Lucia's love story is jeopardized by Don Rodrigo, a wicked nobleman, who is interested in Lucia. When she refuses his attentions he has her kidnapped and brought to a convent whose prioress is a nun as wicked as he is. The two youths will have to go through a lot of misfortunes before being reunited and being able to marry.
Release Date
1941-12-19
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6.286
Rating:
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Italiano
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