Two Cents Worth of Hope (1952): Cast & Plot
Two Cents Worth of Hope is a 1952 romantic comedy directed by Renato Castellani, starring Vincenzo Musolino as Antonio, Filomena Russo and Maria Fiore. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Renato Castellani
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Universalcine
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Two Cents Worth of Hope About?
The premise of Two Cents Worth of Hope without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Once a young woman gets a man to fall in love with her, he must prove himself financially stable and meet her dowry requirements.
Two Cents Worth of Hope Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- italy
- daughter
- love
- poverty
- naples italy
- marriage
- bus
- naples
- 50s
- reference to joe louis
- poster
- love against the odds
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- communist
Two Cents Worth of Hope Cast & Characters
Vincenzo Musolino leads the cast as Antonio, with Filomena Russo as Antonio's Mother and Maria Fiore as Carmela. Directed by Renato Castellani; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Renato Castellani
- Vincenzo Musolino as Antonio
- Filomena Russo as Antonio's Mother
- Maria Fiore as Carmela
- Luigi Astarita as Pasquale Artu
Also Starring in Two Cents Worth of Hope
· 11 more- Felicità Lettieri Signora Artu
- Gina Mascetti Flora Angelini
- Luigi Barone The priest
- Carmela Cirillo Giulia
- Tommaso Balzamo Luigi Bellomo
- Alfonso Del Sorbo Sacrestano
- Anna Raiola Signora Bellomo
- Pasqualina Izza
- Luigi Cutino
- Antonio Balzamo
- Gioacchino Morrone
Two Cents Worth of Hope Plot Summary
What happens in Two Cents Worth of Hope from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Antonio Catalano returns to his fictional hometown of Cusano in Irpinia after completing military service. Unemployed and tasked with supporting his widowed mother Antonio’s Mother and caring for his five sisters, he faces a hard road ahead. A romance develops with Carmela, a strong and beautiful girl, but financial difficulties keep their plans for marriage out of reach, especially since Carmela’s father, Pasquale Artu, offers little help. One sister named Giuliana faces pressure from a landowner who won’t marry her without a dowry.
To make ends meet, Antonio takes on odd jobs, starting as a carriage assistant, then working with drivers to form a cooperative for a bus service. The plan collapses when the drivers prove incompetent and greed-driven, leaving Antonio to pick up the pieces.
Full summary
The whole story of Two Cents Worth of Hope, scene by scene
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How Well Do You Know Two Cents Worth of Hope?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Two Cents Worth of Hope Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Two Pennyworth of Hope” and “För två styver hopp”.
- Also known as
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- Two Pennyworth of Hope
- För två styver hopp
- Dos centavos de esperanza
- 两分钱的希望
- Dois Vinténs de Esperança
- Два гроша надежды
- Deux sous d'espoir
- Zwei Groschen Hoffnung
- Za dva groše naděje
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Two Cents Worth of Hope FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Two Cents Worth of Hope, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Two Cents Worth of Hope?
Two Cents Worth of Hope runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Two Cents Worth of Hope released?
Two Cents Worth of Hope was released on April 10, 1952.
Who directed Two Cents Worth of Hope?
Two Cents Worth of Hope was directed by Renato Castellani.
More films by Renato Castellani Who is in the cast of Two Cents Worth of Hope?
Two Cents Worth of Hope stars Vincenzo Musolino as Antonio, Filomena Russo as Antonio's Mother and Maria Fiore as Carmela, among 15 credited actors.
Does Two Cents Worth of Hope have a post-credit scene?
No. Two Cents Worth of Hope has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Two Cents Worth of Hope in?
The original language of Two Cents Worth of Hope is Italian.
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