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The Little World of Don Camillo (1952)

7.619521h 47mIT
Comedy

Directed by Julien Duvivier

Rating

7.6/10

Runtime

1h 47m

Language

IT

Release

March 28, 1952

Director

Julien Duvivier

Overview

In a village of the Po valley where the earth is hard and life miserly, the priest and the communist mayor are always fighting to be the head of the community. If in secret, they admired and liked each other, politics still divided them as it is dividing the country. And when the mayor wants his "Pe...

Cast

Fernandel

Fernandel

Don Camillo Tarocci

Gino Cervi

Gino Cervi

Giuseppe Bottazzi "Peppone"

Vera Talchi

Vera Talchi

Gina Filotti

Franco Interlenghi

Franco Interlenghi

Mariolino Brusco

Saro Urzì

Saro Urzì

Brusco

Charles Vissières

Charles Vissières

Il Vescovo

Sylvie

Sylvie

Signora Cristina

Clara Auteri Pepe

Clara Auteri Pepe

Clara Auteri

Italo Clerici

Italo Clerici

Barchini

Peppino De Martino

Peppino De Martino

Assessore

Carlo Duse

Carlo Duse

Il Bigio

Manuel Gary

Manuel Gary

Il delegato

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Little World of Don Camillo (1952), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

In a village of the Po valley where the earth is hard and life miserly, the priest and the communist mayor are always fighting to be the head of the community. If in secret, they admired and liked each other, politics still divided them as it is dividing the country. And when the mayor wants his "People's House"; the priest wants his "Garden City" for the poor. Division exist between the richest and the poorest, the pious and the atheists and even between lovers. But if the people are hard as the country, they are good in the bottom of there heart.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Little World of Don Camillo. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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