La fanciulla di Portici

La fanciulla di Portici

1940 · ★ 10.0 · History, Drama

During the Spanish occupation of Naples, the people led by Tommaso Aniello - known as "Masaniello" - plot against the Viceroy. The Viceroy's son, under another name, has a son from Masaniello's sister, but his father has already planned a marriage for him with a Spanish patrician against his wishes.

Directed by Mario Bonnard · Written by Mario Bonnard

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