Sunflower
"A woman born for love. A man born to love her. A timeless moment in a world gone mad."
Originally released in 1970. Sunflower is a drama/war film. directed by Vittorio De Sica.
Starring Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, and Ludmila Savelyeva
Synopsis
After World War II, a woman refuses to believe her husband, missing on the Russian front, is dead. Flashbacks reveal their brief courtship and marriage. Years later, she travels to Russia with his photo, determined to find him. What will she discover?
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 14, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (170 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
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Director
Top Cast
Sophia Loren
as Giovanna
Marcello Mastroianni
as Antonio
Ludmila Savelyeva
as Mascia
Galina Andreeva
as Valentina
Anna Carena
as Madre Antonio
Germano Longo
as Ettore
Glauco Onorato
as Il reduce
Silvano Tranquilli
as L'operaio italiano
Marisa Traversi
as Donna stazione
Gunārs Cilinskis
as Funzionario russo
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- C. C. Champion
- Les Films Concordia
- AVCO Embassy Pictures
- Mosfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunflower about?
After World War II, a woman refuses to believe her husband, missing on the Russian front, is dead. Flashbacks reveal their brief courtship and marriage. Years later, she travels to Russia with his ...
Who directed Sunflower?
Sunflower was directed by Vittorio De Sica.
How long is Sunflower?
Sunflower has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Sunflower released?
Sunflower was released on March 14, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sunflower?
The main cast of Sunflower includes Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, Ludmila Savelyeva, Galina Andreeva, Anna Carena.
Is Sunflower worth watching?
Sunflower has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 170 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.