A Man for Burning
Originally released in 1962. A Man for Burning is a drama film. directed by Valentino Orsini.
Starring Gian Maria Volonté, Didi Perego, and Spiros Focás
Synopsis
Political activist Salvatore returns to his native Sicily and stirs up trouble among the peasants, urging them to confront the Mafia and demand the right to plough their own fields. The peasants refuse to help him, and Salvatore is marked by the Mafia as a troublemaker.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 26, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Gian Maria Volonté
as Salvatore
Didi Perego
as Barbara
Spiros Focás
as Jachino
Lidia Alfonsi
as Francesca (as Lydia Alfonsi)
Marina Malfatti
as Wilma
Vittorio Duse
as Bastiano
Alessandro Sperli
as Carmelo (as Alessandro Sperlì)
Marcella Rovena
as Madre di Francesca
Giulio Girola
as Medico
Gianpaolo Serra
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Ager Cinematografica
- Sancro Film
- Alfa Cinematografica
- Moira Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Man for Burning about?
Political activist Salvatore returns to his native Sicily and stirs up trouble among the peasants, urging them to confront the Mafia and demand the right to plough their own fields. The peasants re...
Who directed A Man for Burning?
A Man for Burning was directed by Valentino Orsini.
How long is A Man for Burning?
A Man for Burning has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was A Man for Burning released?
A Man for Burning was released on October 26, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Man for Burning?
The main cast of A Man for Burning includes Gian Maria Volonté, Didi Perego, Spiros Focás, Lidia Alfonsi, Marina Malfatti.