Desire
"There's a girl like her in every town!"
Originally released in 1946. Desire is a drama film. directed by Marcello Pagliero.
Starring Massimo Girotti, Carlo Ninchi, and Elli Parvo
Synopsis
Paola, a Milan call girl, returns home to her village in the Abruzzi mountains in an attempt to go straight. Rejected by her father, blackmailed by a former lover, and lusted after by her brother-in-law, she turns to her beloved sister for support. Denied succor, like so many of Rossellini’s isolated figures, Paola awaits the arrival of her fiancé, who has offered her a new start, but instead decides that life is untenable.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 9, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Massimo Girotti
as Nando Mancini
Carlo Ninchi
as Giovanni Mirelli
Elli Parvo
as Paola Previtali
Roswita Schmidt
as Anna Previtali Mancini
Lia Corelli
as Elena
Francesco Grandjacquet
as Riccardo
Jucci Kellerman
as Lia
Spartaco Conversi
Giovanna Scotto
as Elvira Previtali, Paola and Anna's Mother
Astorre Pederzoli
as (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Sovrania Film
- Imperator Film
- SAFIR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desire about?
Paola, a Milan call girl, returns home to her village in the Abruzzi mountains in an attempt to go straight. Rejected by her father, blackmailed by a former lover, and lusted after by her brother-i...
Who directed Desire?
Desire was directed by Marcello Pagliero.
How long is Desire?
Desire has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Desire released?
Desire was released on September 9, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Desire?
The main cast of Desire includes Massimo Girotti, Carlo Ninchi, Elli Parvo, Roswita Schmidt, Lia Corelli.