The White Angel

The White Angel

1955 · 97 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama

In this sequel to Nobody's Children, Guido still longs for Luisa, who has become a nun. Then he meets Lina, a chorus dancer who is a dead ringer for his former lover.

Directed by Raffaello Matarazzo · Written by Raffaello Matarazzo

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