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Historical drama

The Mill on the Po (1949): Cast

The Mill on the Po (1949) movie poster

The Mill on the Po is a 1949 historical drama directed by Alberto Lattuada, starring Jacques Sernas as Orbino, Giulio Calì and Leda Gloria. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.

The Mill on the Po (1949) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Alberto Lattuada
Genres
Drama , History
Original language
Italian
Studio
Lux Film
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Mill on the Po About?

The premise of The Mill on the Po without spoilers.

In the 19th‑century Po Valley, a wealthy young woman betrothed to a prosperous farmer loses her fortune and must become a servant for her fiancé’s relatives. As her situation collapses, mounting peasant unrest and ruthless landowner reactions spiral into open conflict, culminating in violent confrontations and tragic loss.

The Mill on the Po Themes & Keywords

· 46 tags
  • 1880s
  • river in title
  • 19th century
  • po river
  • title same as book
  • flour mill
  • engagement
  • miller
  • working class
  • tax fraud
  • marxism
  • rural setting
+34 more
  • socialism
  • peasantry
  • land owner
  • agriculture
  • flooded river
  • boat on fire
  • steam engine
  • sharecropper
  • tradition versus modernity
  • field work
  • carabinieri
  • boycott
  • falling to death
  • brother hates sister's boyfriend
  • drunkenness
  • accidental killing
  • matriarch
  • tax evasion
  • strike
  • social issues
  • social discontent
  • river
  • mill
  • marriage
  • love
  • italy
  • hope
  • fire
  • farmer
  • family rivalry
  • disillusionment
  • contrast
  • class struggle
  • based on novel
Cast & crew

The Mill on the Po Cast & Characters

Jacques Sernas leads the cast as Orbino, with Giulio Calì as Smarazzacucco and Leda Gloria as La Sniza. Directed by Alberto Lattuada; 17 actors are credited in all.

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The Mill on the Po FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Mill on the Po, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Mill on the Po?

The Mill on the Po runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was The Mill on the Po released?

The Mill on the Po was released on September 28, 1949.

Who directed The Mill on the Po?

The Mill on the Po was directed by Alberto Lattuada.

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Who is in the cast of The Mill on the Po?

The Mill on the Po stars Jacques Sernas as Orbino, Giulio Calì as Smarazzacucco and Leda Gloria as La Sniza, among 17 credited actors.

Does The Mill on the Po have a post-credit scene?

No. The Mill on the Po has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Mill on the Po in?

The original language of The Mill on the Po is Italian.

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