The Jester’s Supper (1942): Cast
The Jester’s Supper is a 1942 romantic drama directed by Alessandro Blasetti, starring Alfredo Varelli as Gabriello Chiaramantesi, Osvaldo Valenti and Clara Calamai. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Alessandro Blasetti
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Società Italiana Cines
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Jester’s Supper About?
The premise of The Jester’s Supper without spoilers.
Set in Florence under Lorenzo de’ Medici, the Chiaramantesi brothers dominate the city with brutal authority. They target gentle Giannetto, but when the beautiful maid Ginevra from their household is drawn into their cruel games, he is forced to act. To protect her honor, Giannetto devises a dark plot that spirals into bloodshed and madness.
The Jester’s Supper Themes & Keywords
· 23 tags- rivalry
- revenge
- cruel joke
- european history
- renaissance italy
- italian history
- 16th century
- nudity
- romantic rivalry
- blood
- female topless nudity
- female nudity
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- victim
- practical joke
- melodrama
- love triangle
- italian renaissance
- hoax
- hate
- florence italy
- brother killing brother
- arrest
- based on play
The Jester’s Supper Cast & Characters
Alfredo Varelli leads the cast as Gabriello Chiaramantesi, with Osvaldo Valenti as Giannetto Malespini and Clara Calamai as Ginevra. Directed by Alessandro Blasetti; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alessandro Blasetti
- Alfredo Varelli as Gabriello Chiaramantesi
- Osvaldo Valenti as Giannetto Malespini
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Clara Calamai as Ginevra -
Valentina Cortese as Lisabetta
Also Starring in The Jester’s Supper
· 7 more- Amedeo Nazzari Neri Chiaramontesi
- Elisa Cegani Laldòmine
- Lauro Gazzolo Il Trinca
- Alberto Capozzi Luca
- Memo Benassi Il Tornaquinci
- Luisa Ferida Fiammetta
- Piero Carnabuci Fazio
The Jester’s Supper Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “A Farsa Trágica” and “La farce tragique”.
- Also known as
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- A Farsa Trágica
- La farce tragique
- O pyrgos tis Florentias
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The Jester’s Supper FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Jester’s Supper, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Jester’s Supper?
The Jester’s Supper runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was The Jester’s Supper released?
The Jester’s Supper was released on February 10, 1942.
Who directed The Jester’s Supper?
The Jester’s Supper was directed by Alessandro Blasetti.
More films by Alessandro Blasetti Who is in the cast of The Jester’s Supper?
The Jester’s Supper stars Alfredo Varelli as Gabriello Chiaramantesi, Osvaldo Valenti as Giannetto Malespini and Clara Calamai as Ginevra, among 11 credited actors.
Does The Jester’s Supper have a post-credit scene?
No. The Jester’s Supper has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Jester’s Supper in?
The original language of The Jester’s Supper is Italian.
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