I sette fratelli Cervi (1968)

The true story of seven Italian brothers, farmers and catholic, who became communist and fought for justice and freedom against Fascism. Shot in December 1943 in Reggio Emilia, they are the... See full summary »

Director:

Gianni Puccini

Writer:

Cesare Zavattini (script collaboration)

Stars:

Gian Maria Volonté, Lisa Gastoni, Carla Gravina

2 wins.

Cast

Credited cast:
Gian Maria Volonté	...	Aldo Cervi
Lisa Gastoni	...	Lucia Sarzi
Carla Gravina	...	Verina
Riccardo Cucciolla	...	Gelindo Cervi
Gabriella Pallotta	...	Irnes, Agostino's wife
Ruggero Miti	...	Ovidio Cervi
Benjamin Lev	...	Ettore Cervi
Elsa Albani	...	Genoveffa Cocconi Cervi
Oleg Zhakov	...	the father (Alcide Cervi) (as Jakov Oleg)
Massimo Foschi	...	Don Pasquino Borghi
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Don Backy	...	Agostino Cervi
Rossella Bergamonti	...	Antenore's wife
Andrea Checchi	...	the Communist Party member
Duilio Del Prete	...	Dante Castellucci
Gino Lavagetto	...	Antenore Cervi

Storyline

The true story of seven Italian brothers, farmers and catholic, who became communist and fought for justice and freedom against Fascism. Shot in December 1943 in Reggio Emilia, they are the first and most famous heroes in the Italian "Resistenza" (resistance against Nazi-fascism).

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

22 February 1968 (Italy)

Also Known As:

A hét Cervi fivér

Company Credits

Production Co:

Centro Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

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