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A Husband for Anna (1953)

5.419531h 40mIT
DramaRomance

Directed by Giuseppe De Santis

Rating

5.4/10

Runtime

1h 40m

Language

IT

Release

August 22, 1953

Director

Giuseppe De Santis

Overview

Anna Zaccheo is a beautiful young woman from a working class Neapolitan family. Her main concern is to find herself a suitable husband. She meets a young sailor Andrea one day and gets engaged to him. But while she is waiting for Andrea to return from the navy she gets raped by her boss. Her life su...

Cast

Silvana Pampanini

Silvana Pampanini

Anna Zaccheo

Amedeo Nazzari

Amedeo Nazzari

Il dottor Illuminato

Massimo Girotti

Massimo Girotti

Andrea Grazzi

Umberto Spadaro

Umberto Spadaro

Don Antonio Percucoco

Monica Clay

Monica Clay

La signora Illuminato

Anna Galasso

Anna Galasso

La signora Zaccheo

Dora Scarpetta

Dora Scarpetta

Caterina

Agostino Salvietti

Agostino Salvietti

L'antiquario

Edoardo Inperatrice

Edoardo Inperatrice

Peppinello Zaccheo - fratello di Anna

Franco Bologna

Franco Bologna

Pasquale Zaccheo, fratello di Anna

Giovanni Berardi

Giovanni Berardi

Il signor Zaccheo

Enrico Glori

Enrico Glori

Il proprietario del cinema

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into A Husband for Anna (1953), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Anna Zaccheo is a beautiful young woman from a working class Neapolitan family. Her main concern is to find herself a suitable husband. She meets a young sailor Andrea one day and gets engaged to him. But while she is waiting for Andrea to return from the navy she gets raped by her boss. Her life suddenly takes a downward spiral.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of A Husband for Anna. 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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