The Gadfly
Originally released in 1955. The Gadfly is a drama/action film. directed by Alexandr Faintsimmer.
Starring Oleg Strizhenov, Marianna Strizhenova, and Nikolai Simonov
Synopsis
Italy, XIX century. The country is occupied by Austrian troops, the resistance movement is actively developing. Student Arthur Burton is involved in the activities of the underground organization “Young Italy”, envies its leader, Giovanni Bolla, and is jealous of his bride Gemma. He talks about this at a confession to a priest, as a result of which gendarmes take revolutionaries under arrest...
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 12, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Oleg Strizhenov
as Arthur Burton / Felice Rivarez
Marianna Strizhenova
as Gemma
Nikolai Simonov
as Cardinal Montanelli
Vladimir Etush
as Cesare Martini
Semen Svashenko
as Marcone
Pavel Usovnichenko
as Giuseppe
Vadim Medvedev
as Giovanni Bolla
Vladimir Chestnokov
as Domenichino
Ruben Simonov
as Father Cardi
Antoni Khodursky
as Grassini
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Lenfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Gadfly about?
Italy, XIX century. The country is occupied by Austrian troops, the resistance movement is actively developing. Student Arthur Burton is involved in the activities of the underground organization �...
Who directed The Gadfly?
The Gadfly was directed by Alexandr Faintsimmer.
How long is The Gadfly?
The Gadfly has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The Gadfly released?
The Gadfly was released on April 12, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Gadfly?
The main cast of The Gadfly includes Oleg Strizhenov, Marianna Strizhenova, Nikolai Simonov, Vladimir Etush, Semen Svashenko.