Bengasi
Originally released in 1942. Bengasi is a drama/war film. directed by Augusto Genina.
Starring Fosco Giachetti, Maria von Tasnady, and Amedeo Nazzari
Synopsis
The film is set in 1941 during the Second World War, when the city of Benghazi in Italian-ruled Libya was occupied by British forces. Italian inhabitants of Benghazi work to resist the British and discover their military plans. One man, Captain Enrico Berti, appears to be collaborating with the British but is in fact working undercover for Italian intelligence. The film ends with the city being recaptured by Italian troops and their Nazi German allies.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 10, 1942
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fosco Giachetti
as Hauptmann Enrico Berti / Il capitano Enrico Berti
Maria von Tasnady
as Carla Berti
Amedeo Nazzari
as Filippo Colleoni
Vivi Gioi
as Vivi Gioi
Guido Notari
as Bürgermeister / Il podestà italiano a Bengasi
Leo Garavaglia
as Dr. Malpini
Laura Redi
as Fanny / Maria detta 'Fanny'
Fedele Gentile
as Antonio
Amelia Bissi
as Mutter / La madre di Giovanni
Carlo Duse
as Hauptmann Marchi / Il capitano Marchi
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Film Bassoli
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bengasi about?
The film is set in 1941 during the Second World War, when the city of Benghazi in Italian-ruled Libya was occupied by British forces. Italian inhabitants of Benghazi work to resist the British and ...
Who directed Bengasi?
Bengasi was directed by Augusto Genina.
How long is Bengasi?
Bengasi has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Bengasi released?
Bengasi was released on January 10, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bengasi?
The main cast of Bengasi includes Fosco Giachetti, Maria von Tasnady, Amedeo Nazzari, Vivi Gioi, Guido Notari.