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The Awakening (1956)
Suor Letizia (original title)

97 min  -  Drama  -   18 October 1956 (Italy)
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A Roman nun who was a missionary in Africa for 20 years is sent to a convent near Naples where she grows very fond of a boy whose father has died... See full summary »

Director:

Mario Camerini

Writers:

Antonio Altoviti (story), Siro Angeli, and 11 more credits »

Stars:

Anna Magnani, Marisa Belli and Piero Boccia
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Cast

Credited cast:
Anna Magnani ...
Sister Letizia
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Marisa Belli Marisa Belli
Piero Boccia Piero Boccia ...
Salvatore
Cristina Cataldi Cristina Cataldi
Aristide Catani Aristide Catani
Bruna Cealti Bruna Cealti
Antonio Cifariello Antonio Cifariello ...
Peppino
Bianca Doria Bianca Doria
Paolo Ferrara Paolo Ferrara
Nicola Maldacea Nicola Maldacea
Margo Mannelli Margo Mannelli
Ugo Mari Ugo Mari
Lina Tartara Minora Lina Tartara Minora
Leonilde Montesi Leonilde Montesi
Aldo Pini Aldo Pini
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A Roman nun who was a missionary in Africa for 20 years is sent to a convent near Naples where she grows very fond of a boy whose father has died. The child's mother is about to leave him to follow a worker she is in love with who has decided to emigrate to America. Written by Salvatore Santangelo <pappagone2@libero.it>  

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Missionary | Nun | Catholic | Missionaries | Convent School  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian

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Also Known As:

Il più grande amore See more »

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Production Co:

Rizzoli Film See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White
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