1870(1972)
Rome, 1870. Opponents of the church power are being sent to prison. Some of the exhausted prisoners are asking for the mercy of Pope. Others, like Augusto Parenti, prefer to fight for their rights until the end. His wife, Teresa is a simple woman, who gets involved with the rebels.
Movie: 1870
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Teresa Parenti
Augusto Parenti
Don Aldo
Nino Colasanti
Remo Bezzi
Compagno di Augusto in carcere
Sora Nannina
Anselmo il ciabattino
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Rome, 1870. Opponents of the church power are being sent to prison. Some of the exhausted prisoners are asking for the mercy of Pope. Others, like Augusto Parenti, prefer to fight for their rights until the end. His wife, Teresa is a simple woman, who gets involved with the rebels.
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1972-01-07
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