La fortuna viene dal cielo (1942)

Unforgettable drama starred by Anna Magnani. The merchant Giovanni Illes is tracked down by the debtors, but cannot pay his debts. To save her father from bankruptcy, Anna talks to the ... See full summary »

Director:

Ákos Ráthonyi (as Akos Ratoni)

Writers:

Sergio Pugliese (screenplay), Ákos Ráthonyi (story)

Stars:

Vera Carmi, Roberto Villa, Sandro Ruffini

Cast

Credited cast:
Vera Carmi	...	Anna Illes
Roberto Villa	...	Andrea
Sandro Ruffini	...	Giovanni Pap
Anna Magnani	...	Zizì
Franco Coop	...	Gionanni Illes, padre di Anna
Guglielmo Sinaz	...	Luigi Mali, il ladro
Romolo Costa	...	Demetrio, il maggiordomo
Giulio Battiferri	...	Il commissario
Claudio Ermelli	...	Il signor Maria
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Daniella Drei	...	La segretaria di Andrea
Nicola Maldacea	...	Varna, il segretario di Pap
Tommaso Tommei	...	L'usciere
Amedeo Trilli	...	L'aiutante del commissario

Storyline

Unforgettable drama starred by Anna Magnani. The merchant Giovanni Illes is tracked down by the debtors, but cannot pay his debts. To save her father from bankruptcy, Anna talks to the lawyer, trying to earn an extension. The lawyer grants it to him, but he gets too close, even physically. She wants to defend herself, but his power dominates the impotence of the woman.

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Plot Keywords:

nightclub | fiancee | repair shop | prostitute | lawyer | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Did You Know?

Connections

Remake of Az ember néha téved (1938)

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Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

26 March 1942 (Italy)

Also Known As:

A szerencse az égből jön

Filming Locations:

FERT Studios, Turin, Piedmont, Italy

Company Credits

Production Co:

S.A.C.C.I.

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1