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Christmas at Camp 119 (1947): Cast

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Christmas at Camp 119 is a 1947 comedy drama directed by Pietro Francisci, starring Vittorio De Sica as Don Vicenzino, Adolfo Celi and Massimo Girotti. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Christmas at Camp 119 (1947) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Pietro Francisci
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
Italian
Studio
Fabrizi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Christmas at Camp 119 About?

The premise of Christmas at Camp 119 without spoilers.

In the WWII-era Field 119 POW camp in California, Italian prisoners await release as Christmas approaches. To ease their longing, they share stories: a Roman recounts the hardships of an American marriage, a Neapolitan soldier remembers a penniless duke‑lieutenant, a Venetian gondolier speaks of love, and another recalls Sicilian spring festivals. The commander gives them a gramophone, blending their tales with music and radio news until they are freed and return home.

Christmas at Camp 119 Themes & Keywords

· 26 tags
  • 1940s
  • post world war two
  • pow
  • italian soldier
  • italian music
  • army barracks
  • radio
  • nostalgia
  • reminiscing
  • mail
  • prison camp comandant
  • american captain
+14 more
  • sergeant
  • california
  • christmas
  • lamp radio
  • army padre
  • awaiting repatriation
  • gramophone record
  • barbed wire
  • watch tower
  • sentry
  • camp guard
  • christmas dinner
  • group
  • happiness
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Cast & crew

Christmas at Camp 119 Cast & Characters

Vittorio De Sica leads the cast as Don Vicenzino, with Adolfo Celi as John, il sergente americano and Massimo Girotti as Nane, il veneziano. Directed by Pietro Francisci; 17 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Pietro Francisci

More films directed by Pietro Francisci: Simbad e il califfo di Bagdad, Hercules, Samson & Ulysses, The Warrior Empress and Siege of Syracuse.

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Christmas at Camp 119 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Christmas at Camp 119, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Christmas at Camp 119?

Christmas at Camp 119 runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Christmas at Camp 119 released?

Christmas at Camp 119 was released on December 22, 1947.

Who directed Christmas at Camp 119?

Christmas at Camp 119 was directed by Pietro Francisci.

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Who is in the cast of Christmas at Camp 119?

Christmas at Camp 119 stars Vittorio De Sica as Don Vicenzino, Adolfo Celi as John, il sergente americano and Massimo Girotti as Nane, il veneziano, among 17 credited actors.

Does Christmas at Camp 119 have a post-credit scene?

No. Christmas at Camp 119 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Christmas at Camp 119 in?

The original language of Christmas at Camp 119 is Italian.

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