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

Superb direction, editing, cinematography highlight engrossing drama.

This is an engrossing 124 minute film that seems to fly by. It never stops. The documentary-like approach to the tale of the Neopolitan rebellion against the occupying Nazi forces in the last days of WW II is embellished with many emotionally-laden vignettes that bring home the hellish effects of war on every day life. Nanni Loy's direction is extraordinary, from the small family scenes to the many many crowd scenes -it must have been a gargantuan task, expertly handled. The cinematography is superb and the editing keeps us both interested and holding on to the sides of our seats in this non-stop roller coaster ride. See it.