Madonna of the Seven Moons (1945): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Madonna of the Seven Moons is a 1945 mystery drama directed by Arthur Crabtree, starring Phyllis Calvert as Maddalena Labardi, John Stuart and Patricia Roc. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes. Stream it on Criterion Channel, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Arthur Crabtree
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Gainsborough Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Madonna of the Seven Moons About?
The premise of Madonna of the Seven Moons without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After being attacked while walking in the woods as a teenage Italian girl at the turn of the century, Maddelena is left with deep psychological scars. The narrative jumps to the 1940s, where she lives as a woman who can be both a fiery temptress and a respected wife, yet remains haunted by her past. When she suddenly disappears, her daughter is determined to track her down.
Madonna of the Seven Moons Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gainsborough melodrama
- british noir
- teenager
- adult melodrama
- title co written by female
- italy
- prologue
- year 1919
- female protagonist
- matching costume
- girl educated in convent
- dual personality
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- split personality
- begins with childhood flashback
- implied rape
- arranged marriage
- daughter
- cannes france
- drugged coffee
- road trip
- earrings
- emblem
- jewel thief
- physician
- diplomat
- painter as artist
- rome italy
- birthday party
- marriage engagement
- woman faints
- florence italy
- repressed woman
- implied sex
- gang of thieves
- brother brother relationship
- lipstick on mirror
- scullery maid
- romantic rival
- carnival
- bribe
- robbery
- jealous man
- mother son relationship
- sun dial
- church
- fiance
- mugging
- attempted rape
- dagger
- stabbing
Where to Watch Madonna of the Seven Moons
Stream it on Criterion Channel, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Madonna of the Seven Moons Cast & Characters
Phyllis Calvert leads the cast as Maddalena Labardi, with John Stuart as Guiseppe Labardi and Patricia Roc as Angela Labardi. Directed by Arthur Crabtree; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Arthur Crabtree
- Phyllis Calvert as Maddalena Labardi
- John Stuart as Guiseppe Labardi
- Patricia Roc as Angela Labardi
- Peter Glenville as Sandro Barucci
Also Starring in Madonna of the Seven Moons
· 14 more- Nancy Price Mama Barucci
- Stewart Granger Nino Barucci
- Reginald Tate Dr Charles Ackroyd
- Helen Haye Mother Superior
- Eliot Makeham Bossi
- Danny Green Scorpi
- Jean Kent Vittoria
- Amy Veness Tessa
- Dulcie Gray Nesta Logan
- Hilda Bayley Mrs. Fiske
- Peter Murray-Hill Jimmy Logan (as Peter Murray Hill)
- Alan Haines Evelyn
- Evelyn Darvell Millie Fiske
- Robert Speaight Priest
Madonna of the Seven Moons Plot Summary
What happens in Madonna of the Seven Moons from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Maddalena Labardi [Phyllis Calvert] is a convent schoolgirl in Florence who endures a brutal assault by a gypsy while picking flowers in 1910, a trauma that quietly shadows her throughout the years. The experience fragments her life in ways that surface later as a dual sense of self, with memories and impulses that seem to exist apart from each other. As decades pass, the story follows how this hidden fracture affects family ties, love, and trust, even as pride, devotion, and danger mingle in unexpected ways.
Full summary
The whole story of Madonna of the Seven Moons, scene by scene
Madonna of the Seven Moons Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Madonna der sieben Monde” and “Madonna der 7 Monde”.
- Also known as
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- Madonna der sieben Monde
- Madonna der 7 Monde
- La Madonna de las siete lunas
- Die Madonna der sieben Monde
- La Madonna delle 7 lune
- La madona de les set llunes
- 残月离魂记
- Madonnan och zigenaren
- 殘月離魂記
- Rosanna
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Madonna of the Seven Moons FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Madonna of the Seven Moons, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Madonna of the Seven Moons?
Madonna of the Seven Moons runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Madonna of the Seven Moons released?
Madonna of the Seven Moons was released on January 22, 1945.
Who directed Madonna of the Seven Moons?
Madonna of the Seven Moons was directed by Arthur Crabtree.
More films by Arthur Crabtree Who is in the cast of Madonna of the Seven Moons?
Madonna of the Seven Moons stars Phyllis Calvert as Maddalena Labardi, John Stuart as Guiseppe Labardi and Patricia Roc as Angela Labardi, among 18 credited actors.
Where can I watch Madonna of the Seven Moons?
In the US, Madonna of the Seven Moons is streaming on Criterion Channel and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does Madonna of the Seven Moons have a post-credit scene?
No. Madonna of the Seven Moons has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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