The Betrothed (miniseries)
| The Betrothed | |
|---|---|
| Italian | I promessi sposi |
| Genre | Period drama |
| Based on | The Betrothed by Alessandro Manzoni |
| Written by | Roberta Mazzoni Alessandro Manzoni |
| Directed by | Salvatore Nocita |
| Starring | |
| Theme music composer | Ennio Morricone |
| Country of origin | Italy |
| Original language | Italian |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
| Production | |
| Cinematography | Živko Zalar |
| Running time | 450 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | RAI |
| Release | November 12 – December 10, 1989 |
The Betrothed (Italian: I promessi sposi) is a 1989 Italian television miniseries starring Burt Lancaster and Franco Nero. It was directed by Salvatore Nocita, based on the 19th-century historical novel of the same name by Alessandro Manzoni.
Plot
Set between 1629 and 1631, the adaptation tells the story of Renzo Tramaglino and Lucia Mondella, Lombard commoners forced to separate and endure a thousand vicissitudes due to the arrogance of the lord Don Rodrigo. However, during their journey they will find various people willing to help them, from Fra Cristoforo to the Innominato (first cruel and then converted), from Federigo Borromeo to Donna Prassede.
Cast
Reception
The final episode had an audience of 12 million viewers in Italy.[1]
References
- Burt Lancaster. Da qui all'eternità, by Robyn Karney, A. S. Farina
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