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Anna (1951)

107 min  -  Drama  -   20 December 1951 (Italy)
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Anna is a nurse and a nun, whose history catches up on her.

Director:

Alberto Lattuada

Writers:

Giuseppe Berto , Franco Brusati , and 3 more credits »

Stars:

Silvana Mangano, Gaby Morlay and Raf Vallone
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Silvana Mangano Silvana Mangano ...
Gaby Morlay Gaby Morlay ...
La madre superiora
Raf Vallone Raf Vallone ...
Andrea
Jacques Dumesnil Jacques Dumesnil ...
Il professor Ferri
Vittorio Gassman ...
Vittorio (as Vittorio Gassmann)
Patrizia Mangano Patrizia Mangano ...
Luisa
Natascia Mangano Natascia Mangano ...
Lucia Manzi
Piero Lulli Piero Lulli ...
Il dottor Manzi
Dina Romano Dina Romano ...
Suor Paolina
Rosita Pisano Rosita Pisano ...
Suor Carmela
Bianca Doria Bianca Doria ...
Una partoriente
Rocco D'Assunta Rocco D'Assunta ...
Un padre
Lyla Rocco Lyla Rocco ...
Un' infermiera (as Lilla Rocco)
Dina Perbellini Dina Perbellini ...
Una malata
Emilio Petacci Emilio Petacci ...
Il colonnello Zenner
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Storyline

Anna, a former sexy nightclub dancer who has become a hospital nurse, is on the verge of taking the veil. One day, She recognizes Andrea, her former fiancé, among the patients. Her troubled past suddenly comes back to her. Though engaged to Andrea, she was attracted to Vittorio, the owner of the nightclub where she performed as a singer and dancer. After Vittorio attempted to rape her, Andrea killed him. Following this tragedy. Anna decided to go into a convent. Andrea, who has been acquitted, now tries to persuade Anna to come back to him but at this very moment it is announced that a train has been derailed. Anna then understands that she must dedicate herself to her new vocation. Written by Guy Bellinger  

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Nurse | Hospital | Past | Nun | Convent  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Italy | France

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Ana See more »

Filming Locations:

Ponti-De Laurentiis Studios, Rome, Lazio, Italy

Company Credits

Production Co:

Carlo Ponti Cinematografica, Compagnie Cinématographique de France, Dino de Laurentiis Cinematografica See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

French visa # 12610. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Anna is performing "El negro zumbon", she is initially shown dancing in a medium distance shot and her arms are fully outstretched. As she begins to sing there is a cut to a closeup and her right hand is now directly in front of her face. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Zwischen Kino und Konzert - Der Komponist Nino Rota (1993) See more »

Soundtracks

"El Negro Zumbon"
(Baiao de Anna)
Written and directed by Armando Trovajoli
Sung by Flo Sandon's (Mammola Sandon) (Silvana Mangano sings in playback) See more »