1860
- Artefact Type:
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film
- Description:
- Historical film on the Expedition of the Thousand to Sicily, key episode of the Italian Risorgimento, from the preparation in Genoa to the victorious battle of Calatafimi, recreated on the basis of Garibaldi's soldiers' memoirs. In the demiurgic role attributed to Garibaldi, portrayed as a charismatic leader who reunited Italy, are to be found continuities with Fascism and Mussolini.
- Duration (mins):
- 80
- Release Date:
- 1934-03
- Director:
- > Alessandro Blasetti
- Assistant Director:
- > Giacinto Solito
- Producer:
- > Emilio Cecchi
- Composer:
- > Nino Medin
- Screenwriter:
- > Gino Mazzucchi
- Scenic Designer:
- > Vittorio Cafiero
- Scenic Designer:
- > Angelo Canevari
- Actor:
- > Aida Bellia
- Actor:
- > Giuseppe Gulino
- Actor:
- > Gianfranco Giachetti
- Actor:
- > Mario Ferrari
- Production Company:
- > SACIA CINES
- Genre:
- > Historical Drama
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