The Four Days of Naples (1962)
"Le quattro giornate di Napoli" (original title)

The film shows the history of the Neapolitan popular revolt against the invading Germans, during the second world war. During the four days in Naples the revolt turns over in just few hours... See full summary »

Director:

Nanni Loy

Writers:

Carlo Bernari, Pasquale Festa Campanile,

Stars:

Regina Bianchi, Aldo Giuffrè, Lea Massari

Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 7 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Regina Bianchi	...	Concetta Capuozzo (as Régina Bianchi)
Aldo Giuffrè	...	Pitrella
Lea Massari	...	Maria
Jean Sorel	...	Livornese
Franco Sportelli	...	Prof. Rosati
Charles Belmont	...	Sailor
Gian Maria Volonté	...	Stimolo
Frank Wolff	...	Salvatore
Luigi De Filippo	...	Cicillo
Pupella Maggio	...	Arturo's Mother
Georges Wilson	...	Reformatory Director
Raffaele Barbato	...	Ajello
Dominico Formato	...	Gennaro Capuozzo
Curt Lowens	...	Sakau
Enzo Turco	...	Valente

Storyline

The film shows the history of the Neapolitan popular revolt against the invading Germans, during the second world war. During the four days in Naples the revolt turns over in just few hours. Neapolitans slinged on rifles and guns, and they armed themselves with stones, house-objects, gasoline-bottles and everything, anonymous and silent. Gennarino Capuozzo, a ten year old child killed on a barricade while he was fighting against the invasors, is remembered by people as a hero.

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Plot Keywords:

barricade | german army | place name in title | 1940s | italy | 

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Genres:

Drama | War

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Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

16 November 1962 (Italy)

Also Known As:

The Four Days of Naples

Company Credits

Production Co:

Titanus

Technical Specs

Runtime:

124 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Did You Know?

Trivia

Italian censorship visa # 38827 delivered on 8-11-1962.

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Crazy Credits

When the MGM lion roars, no sound comes out of its mouth.

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Connections

Edited into Film socialisme (2010)

User Reviews

A beautiful work of art, life and humanity

This film was brought to my attention by a friend who suggested that, since I enjoyed Roberto Rosselini's Open City, I would enjoy this film, which he considered to be even better than Rosselini's. I was impressed, to say the least, and inclined to agree. The story seemed infinitely more real and affecting.

Small stories of individual lives and relationships splintered apart by the actions of Germany in Naples after the Allies have declared victory in Europe in WWII isn't a subject many people will jump at the chance to see, but they should think again. We may never have the experience of being under occupation here in America, but that doesn't mean we can't appreciate and feel the bravery of a city that fights back against the tyranny of the weary German army. And if you have an aversion to war films, subtitled ones in particular, don't worry; the performances from the actors involved are strong enough to feed the emotions onto the screen without need of a translator.

This is a gem not many people know about. It's a shame. This is a film that needs a revolution in the minds of cineastes everywhere.