Chains (1949): Cast & Plot
Chains is a 1949 crime drama directed by Raffaello Matarazzo, starring Aldo Nicodemi as Emilio, Amedeo Nazzari and Yvonne Sanson. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Raffaello Matarazzo
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Labor Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Chains About?
The premise of Chains without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A family drama involving a wife torn between her husband and her criminal ex-lover.
Chains Themes & Keywords
· 45 tags- italy
- husband murders his wife's lover
- adultery
- extramarital affair
- infidelity
- unfaithfulness
- family relationships
- married
- husband
- children
- man
- husband wife reunion
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- self sacrifice
- disgrace
- self defense
- false testimony
- lie
- trial
- courtroom
- christmas eve
- voice over letter
- flight from justice
- fleeing the country
- mother child separation
- maternal love
- broken family
- separation from family
- reunited family
- gun
- murder
- love triangle
- street singer
- holding hands
- harassment
- husband wife relationship
- former fiance
- fireworks
- street fair
- one word title
- stolen car
- auto mechanic
- broken down car
- 1940s
- bay of naples
- naples italy
Chains Cast & Characters
Aldo Nicodemi leads the cast as Emilio, with Amedeo Nazzari as Guglielmo Aniello and Yvonne Sanson as Rosa Carrisi. Directed by Raffaello Matarazzo; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Raffaello Matarazzo
- Aldo Nicodemi as Emilio
- Amedeo Nazzari as Guglielmo Aniello
- Yvonne Sanson as Rosa Carrisi
- Gianfranco Magalotti as Tonino Aniello
Also Starring in Chains
· 8 more- Rosalia Randazzo Angela Aniello
- Teresa Franchini Anna Aniello
- Aldo Silvani L'avvocato dell'accusa
- Nino Marchesini l'avvocato dell'accusa (uncredited)
- Amalia Pellegrini
- Giulio Tomasini
- Roberto Murolo Il cantante
- Lilly Marchi
Chains Plot Summary
What happens in Chains from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Emilio drives away in a stolen vehicle until it breaks down. He has it brought to Guglielmo Aniello, a skilled mechanic who needs to replace the ignition coil. While he works, Emilio recognizes Rosa Carrisi, his ex-fiancée, and explains that after leaving her he traveled to the United States and then returned to Europe before World War II. After Emilio leaves, Guglielmo reads in the newspaper that the car had been stolen in Posillipo. He goes to the police headquarters to report the robbery, where he identifies a man resembling Emilio. The real Emilio is not arrested and meets with Rosa after she drops her son Tonino Aniello at school. Rosa condemns Emilio for the robbery and asks to be left alone.
Full summary
The whole story of Chains, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Chains?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the profession of Guglielmo Aniello?
Chains Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Sühne ohne Sünde” and “枷锁”.
- Also known as
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- Sühne ohne Sünde
- 枷锁
- Cadenas invisibles
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Chains FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Chains, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Chains?
Chains runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Chains released?
Chains was released on October 29, 1949.
Who directed Chains?
Chains was directed by Raffaello Matarazzo.
More films by Raffaello Matarazzo Who is in the cast of Chains?
Chains stars Aldo Nicodemi as Emilio, Amedeo Nazzari as Guglielmo Aniello and Yvonne Sanson as Rosa Carrisi, among 12 credited actors.
Does Chains have a post-credit scene?
No. Chains has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Chains in?
The original language of Chains is Italian.
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