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Lure of the Sila (1949): Cast

Lure of the Sila (1949) movie poster

Lure of the Sila is a 1949 drama directed by Duilio Coletti, starring Vittorio Gassman as Pietro Campolo (as Vittorio Gassmann), Silvana Mangano and Olga Solbelli. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.

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Lure of the Sila (1949) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 15m (75 min)
Director
Duilio Coletti
Genre
Drama
Original language
Italian
Studio
Lux Film
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Lure of the Sila About?

The premise of Lure of the Sila without spoilers.

After a night of love in a woodcutter’s hut, Pietro is wrongfully arrested. His mother and sister Rosaria beg Orsola for an alibi, but Orsola’s brother Rocco silences her. Pietro escapes prison, is recaptured and killed, witnessed by Rosaria. Years later Rocco finds a frozen stranger, who is revealed to be the grown‑up Rosaria, returning to exact revenge on the family that caused her brother’s death.

Lure of the Sila Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • mother
  • snow
  • revenge
  • false accusation
  • patriarchal
  • tragedy
  • horse
  • rifle
  • star crossed lovers
  • abandoned house
  • servant girl
  • tree
+6 more
  • lumberjack
  • mountain
  • fugitive
  • dog
  • brother sister relationship
  • melodrama
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Cast & crew

Lure of the Sila Cast & Characters

Vittorio Gassman leads the cast as Pietro Campolo (as Vittorio Gassmann), with Silvana Mangano as Rosaria Campolo and Olga Solbelli as La madre di Rosaria. Directed by Duilio Coletti; 10 actors are credited in all.

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More from Duilio Coletti

More films directed by Duilio Coletti: Divisione Folgore, Submarine Attack and Heart.

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Lure of the Sila Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “El lobo de la Sila” and “Der Wolf der Silaberge”.

Also known as
  • El lobo de la Sila
  • Der Wolf der Silaberge
  • O Lobo da Montanha
  • 欲网恩仇
  • El llop de la Sila

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Lure of the Sila FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Lure of the Sila, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Lure of the Sila?

Lure of the Sila runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

When was Lure of the Sila released?

Lure of the Sila was released on December 27, 1949.

Who directed Lure of the Sila?

Lure of the Sila was directed by Duilio Coletti.

More films by Duilio Coletti

Who is in the cast of Lure of the Sila?

Lure of the Sila stars Vittorio Gassman as Pietro Campolo (as Vittorio Gassmann), Silvana Mangano as Rosaria Campolo and Olga Solbelli as La madre di Rosaria, among 10 credited actors.

Does Lure of the Sila have a post-credit scene?

No. Lure of the Sila has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Lure of the Sila in?

The original language of Lure of the Sila is Italian.

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