Sleeping Beauty
Originally released in 1942. Sleeping Beauty is a drama film. directed by Luigi Chiarini.
Starring Amedeo Nazzari, Luisa Ferida, and Osvaldo Valenti
Synopsis
The servant girl Carmela arrives from her village to work in the house of the notary Don Domenico, a hypocritical and ambiguous man, who seduces her. The girl flees from the house and falls into the clutches of a shrew who flatters her with promises and wants to exploit her beauty. A young man, Salvatore, known as Il Nero, who works in the sulfur mines, rescues her from the vile house and forces the notary to make amends for his wrongdoing by marrying her. The girl goes through the various events as if in a daze. On her wedding day, she faints before entering the church and falls seriously ill. Before she dies, she reveals that the sulfur miner was her only love and that his lack of understanding caused her illness.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Amedeo Nazzari
as Salvatore, aka 'Il Nero della solfara'
Luisa Ferida
as Carmela
Osvaldo Valenti
as Don Vincenzo Caramandola
Teresa Franchini
as Zia Agata
Pina Piovani
as Nunziata
Margherita Nicosia Bossi
as Concetta
Guido Celano
as Solfataro
Carlo Dessy
as Solfataro
Fiorella Betti
as Erminia
Gildo Bocci
as Mercante
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sleeping Beauty about?
The servant girl Carmela arrives from her village to work in the house of the notary Don Domenico, a hypocritical and ambiguous man, who seduces her. The girl flees from the house and falls into th...
Who directed Sleeping Beauty?
Sleeping Beauty was directed by Luigi Chiarini.
How long is Sleeping Beauty?
Sleeping Beauty has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Sleeping Beauty released?
Sleeping Beauty was released on January 10, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sleeping Beauty?
The main cast of Sleeping Beauty includes Amedeo Nazzari, Luisa Ferida, Osvaldo Valenti, Teresa Franchini, Pina Piovani.