Violent Summer (1959): Cast & Plot
Violent Summer is a 1959 war drama directed by Valerio Zurlini, starring Jean-Louis Trintignant as Carlo Caremoli, Enrico Maria Salerno and Lilla Brignone. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Valerio Zurlini
- Original language
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Italian - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Violent Summer About?
The premise of Violent Summer without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the summer of 1943 on the beaches of Riccione, youth avoid the looming war. Carlo Caremoli, who has evaded conscription, meets Roberta, a war widow with a child. Though warned by her mother, Carlo's kindness draws her in, sparking romance. As conflict approaches, Roberta risks everything, torn between love, duty and societal expectations.
Violent Summer Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- fascist italy
- italy
- reference to madame de pompadour
- beach
- world war two in italy
- year 1943
- amour
- reference to adolf hitler
- italian history
- opening a champagne bottle
- stretcher
- european history
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- male star appears shirtless
- hairy chested male
- sicily italy
- two word title
- barefoot male
- port
- train trip
- drinking champagne
- 1940s
- war veteran
- listening to a radio
- cigarette smoking
- listening to music
- housekeeper
- reference to erwin rommel
- sunbathing
- male star appears in swimsuit
- bare chested male
- dance scene
- eating spaghetti
- boat
- ambulance
- tango dance
- shared cigarette
- kissing someone's hand
- crying girl
- kiss on forehead
- family relationships
- man kissing a woman's hand
- pushed into water
- reading aloud
- carrying a child in one's arms
- man wears shoes without socks
- crying baby
- crying woman
- little girl
- dancing a tango
- postcard
Violent Summer Cast & Characters
Jean-Louis Trintignant leads the cast as Carlo Caremoli, with Enrico Maria Salerno as Ettore Caremoli - il padre di Carlo and Lilla Brignone as La madre di Roberta. Directed by Valerio Zurlini; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Valerio Zurlini
- Jean-Louis Trintignant as Carlo Caremoli
- Enrico Maria Salerno as Ettore Caremoli - il padre di Carlo
- Lilla Brignone as La madre di Roberta
- Eleonora Rossi Drago as Roberta Parmesan
Also Starring in Violent Summer
· 9 more- Jacqueline Sassard Rosanna
- Federica Ranchi Maddalena
- Nadia Gray
- Giampiero Littera Daniele
- Raf Mattioli Giorgio
- Cathia Caro Serena
- Tina Gloriani Emma
- Xenia Valderi
- Bruno Carotenuto Giulio
More from Valerio Zurlini
More films directed by Valerio Zurlini: The Desert of the Tartars, Indian Summer, Black Jesus and The Camp Followers.
Violent Summer Plot Summary
What happens in Violent Summer from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Carlo Caremoli, Jean-Louis Trintignant, a 21-year-old exempt from military service, spends the summer in his father’s empty villa and relaxes with friends in Riccione, a seaside town untouched by war. When a German aircraft flies low over the beach, a wave of panic ripples through the crowd, and Carlo instinctively comforts a frightened little girl. She is reclaimed by her mother Roberta Parmesan, [Eleonora Rossi Drago], a 30-year-old widow of a heroic naval officer. The encounter sparks an unexpected attraction between them, a pull that grows as they spend time together.
Full summary
The whole story of Violent Summer, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Violent Summer?
9 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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What is the name of the 21‑year‑old protagonist who is exempt from military service?
Violent Summer Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Verano violento” and “Жестоко лято”.
- Also known as
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- Verano violento
- Жестоко лято
- Verão Violento
- Kohtalokas kesä
- Été violent
- Viaio kalokairi
- Violencia de amor
- Lato przemocy
- Um Verão Violento
- En våldsam sommar
- Wilder Sommer
- 激しい季節
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- Безжалостное лето
- Zorlu Yaz
- 격정의 계절
- 暴力夏季
- O vară violentă
- Estiu violent
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Violent Summer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Violent Summer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Violent Summer?
Violent Summer runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Violent Summer released?
Violent Summer was released on November 13, 1959.
Who directed Violent Summer?
Violent Summer was directed by Valerio Zurlini.
More films by Valerio Zurlini Who is in the cast of Violent Summer?
Violent Summer stars Jean-Louis Trintignant as Carlo Caremoli, Enrico Maria Salerno as Ettore Caremoli - il padre di Carlo and Lilla Brignone as La madre di Roberta, among 13 credited actors.
Does Violent Summer have a post-credit scene?
No. Violent Summer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Violent Summer in?
The original language of Violent Summer is Italian.
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