A Bell for Adano (1967)

A U.S. army officer, the military governor of an Italian town during World War II, tries to reintroduce democracy, but his efforts are hindered by his commanding general. Placing his career... See full summary »

Director:

Mel Ferber

Writers:

John Hersey (novel), Roger O. Hirson (adaptation),

Stars:

John Forsythe, Dick Balduzzi, Peter Brandon

Cast

Credited cast:
John Forsythe	...	Maj. Victor Joppola
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Dick Balduzzi	...	Duty officer
Peter Brandon	...	Capt. Pulvis
Robert Ellenstein
Murray Hamilton	...	Sgt. Borth
Peter Jason	...	Duty officer
Vito Scotti
Tom Skerritt	...	Trapani
Kathleen Widdoes	...	Tina

Storyline

A U.S. army officer, the military governor of an Italian town during World War II, tries to reintroduce democracy, but his efforts are hindered by his commanding general. Placing his career in jeopardy, the governor decides to replace the town's bell, which had been looted by the Fascists.

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Plot Keywords:

military governor | u.s. army | bell | martinet | army officer | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 November 1967 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hallmark Hall of Fame: A Bell for Adano (#17.1)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Shown as a Veterans Day television special.

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Connections

Remake of A Bell for Adano (1945)

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