The Gadfly

The Gadfly

1980 · 210 min · ★ 5.1 · Drama, Romance, TV Movie, Action

The movie set in 1840s Italy under the dominance of Austria, a time of tumultuous revolt and uprisings. The story centers on the life of the protagonist, Arthur Burton, as a member of the Youth movement, and his antagonist, Padre Montanelli. A thread of a tragic relationship between Arthur and his love Gemma simultaneously runs through the story. It is a story of faith, disillusionment, revolution, romance, and heroism.

Directed by Mykola Mashchenko · Written by Valeri Frid

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Andrey Kharitonov Артур Бертон
Sergei Bondarchuk Кардинал Монтанелли
Anastasiya Vertinskaya Джемма
Ada Rohovtseva Джулия Бертон, жена Джеймса
Kostiantyn Stepankov Австрийский полковник
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