The Man with the Cross
Originally released in 1943. The Man with the Cross is a war film. directed by Roberto Rossellini. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Alberto Tavazzi, Roswita Schmidt, and Aldo Capacci
Synopsis
Ukraine, 1942. Italian troops are fighting against the Soviet Union. A military chaplain volunteers to stay behind with a badly wounded Italian soldier, even though this means certain capture.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 3, 1943
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alberto Tavazzi
as Military Chaplain
Roswita Schmidt
as Irina, the Militiawoman
Aldo Capacci
as Student Soldier
Franco Castellani
as Wounded Russian Soldier
Attilio Dottesio
as Wounded Tank Driver
Doris Hild
as Russian Peasant Woman
Gualtiero Isnenghi
as Wounded Anti-Bolshevik
Antonio Marietti
as Serghej, the People's Commissar
Piero Pastore
as Beyrov
Marcello Tanzi
as Diego
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Continentalcine
- ENIC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Man with the Cross about?
Ukraine, 1942. Italian troops are fighting against the Soviet Union. A military chaplain volunteers to stay behind with a badly wounded Italian soldier, even though this means certain capture.
Who directed The Man with the Cross?
The Man with the Cross was directed by Roberto Rossellini.
How long is The Man with the Cross?
The Man with the Cross has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was The Man with the Cross released?
The Man with the Cross was released on February 3, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Man with the Cross?
The main cast of The Man with the Cross includes Alberto Tavazzi, Roswita Schmidt, Aldo Capacci, Franco Castellani, Attilio Dottesio.