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Adventure drama

Cainà (1922): Cast

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Cainà is a 1922 adventure drama directed by Gennaro Righelli, starring Maria Jacobini as Cainà, Ida Carloni Talli and Carlo Benetti. It runs 1 hour 6 minutes.

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Cainà (1922) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 6m (66 min)
Director
Gennaro Righelli
Genres
Adventure , Drama
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Cainà About?

The premise of Cainà without spoilers.

Cainá, a young Sardinian peasant, lives with her parents and goats in a small, tradition‑bound village. Wild‑hearted and unconventional, she longs to leave the insular, oppressive island. When a boat finally arrives, she seizes the chance to escape with the captain’s help, hoping for new adventures on the mainland.

Cainà Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Cainà Cast & Characters

Maria Jacobini leads the cast as Cainà, with Ida Carloni Talli as Cainà's Mother and Carlo Benetti as Pietro. Directed by Gennaro Righelli; 5 actors are credited in all.

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More from Gennaro Righelli

One more film directed by Gennaro Righelli: Down with Misery!.

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Cainà Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Cainà: The Island and the Continent” and “L'isola e il continente”.

Also known as
  • Cainà: The Island and the Continent
  • L'isola e il continente

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Cainà FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Cainà, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Cainà?

Cainà runs 1 hour 6 minutes (66 minutes).

When was Cainà released?

Cainà was released on June 2, 1922.

Who directed Cainà?

Cainà was directed by Gennaro Righelli.

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Who is in the cast of Cainà?

Cainà stars Maria Jacobini as Cainà, Ida Carloni Talli as Cainà's Mother and Carlo Benetti as Pietro, among 5 credited actors.

Does Cainà have a post-credit scene?

No. Cainà has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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