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Arturo's Island (1962)
L'isola di Arturo (original title)

UNRATED 90 min  -  Drama  -   21 December 1962 (USA)
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Arturo is a teenage boy who lives alone on an island. His mother died when he was born, and his father is always away... See full summary »

Director:

Damiano Damiani

Writers:

Damiano Damiani, Ugo Liberatore, and 3 more credits »

Stars:

Vanni De Maigret, Key Meersman and Reginald Kernan
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Cast

Credited cast:
Vanni De Maigret Vanni De Maigret ...
Arturo
Key Meersman Key Meersman ...
Nunziata
Reginald Kernan Reginald Kernan ...
Wilhelm
Gabriella Giorgelli Gabriella Giorgelli ...
Teresa
Elvira Tonelli Elvira Tonelli
Luigi Zerbinati Luigi Zerbinati
Michele Barone Michele Barone
Aldo Vinci Aldo Vinci
Ireneo Petrucci Ireneo Petrucci
Luigi Giuliani Luigi Giuliani ...
Tonino Stella
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Ornella Vanoni Ornella Vanoni
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Arturo is a teenage boy who lives alone on an island. His mother died when he was born, and his father is always away. From time to time, Arturo's father comes to see him, but only too soon leaves him again. He seems not to appreciate his son at all, but, nevertheless, Arturo adores his father. One day, Arturo's father arrives with his second wife, Nunciata, a seventeen-year-old girl with whom Arturo soon falls in love... Written by Miguel Ángel Díaz González  

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Based On Novel

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1962 Winner of "Best Motion Picture" Award at the San Sebastian Film Festival

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Drama

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Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian

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Also Known As:

Insel der verbotenen Liebe See more »

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White
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