Il cappello da prete
Originally released in 1944. Il cappello da prete is a crime film. directed by Ferdinando Maria Poggioli.
Starring Roldano Lupi, Lída Baarová, and Luigi Almirante
Synopsis
The baron of Santafusca, descended from a noble family, leads a dissipated life. To pay debts he is forced to sell his house. He tries to steal from the house of a very rich priest and, surprised during the theft, he kills the priest, and then throws the body in an abandoned well. He continues his life of revelries and luxury, until the remorse for the crime trigger a process of self-destruction. The nightmares of the baron, tormented by the only evidence left of the murder, the hat of the priest ,drags him into a daring and hallucinated series of ups and downs to the brink of insanity and jail.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 10, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Roldano Lupi
as Baron Carlo di Santafusca
Lída Baarová
as Marinella
Luigi Almirante
as Don Cirillo
Carlo Lombardi
as Count Vico di Spiano
Loris Gizzi
as Marquis Usilli
Luigi Pavese
as Judge Pavese
Gionvanni Grasso
as Francesco Scuoto, the Lawyer
Checco Rissone
as Filippino
Mario Colli
as Count Ignazio
Elio Marcuzzo
as Girogio Di Sauro
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Universalcine
- Società Italiana Cines
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Il cappello da prete about?
The baron of Santafusca, descended from a noble family, leads a dissipated life. To pay debts he is forced to sell his house. He tries to steal from the house of a very rich priest and, surprised d...
Who directed Il cappello da prete?
Il cappello da prete was directed by Ferdinando Maria Poggioli.
How long is Il cappello da prete?
Il cappello da prete has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Il cappello da prete released?
Il cappello da prete was released on November 10, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Il cappello da prete?
The main cast of Il cappello da prete includes Roldano Lupi, Lída Baarová, Luigi Almirante, Carlo Lombardi, Loris Gizzi.