Without Pity (1948): Cast & Plot
Without Pity is a 1948 romantic drama directed by Alberto Lattuada, starring Carla Del Poggio as Angela, John Kitzmiller and Giulietta Masina. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Alberto Lattuada
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Lux Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Without Pity About?
The premise of Without Pity without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The Story of a Negro G.I. and a Girl Campfollower! A struggling woman and a black American soldier fall in love in post-World War II Italy.
Without Pity Themes & Keywords
· 21 tags- interracial romance
- italy
- african american
- black american
- american in italy
- u.s. soldier
- prostitute
- love
- gangster
- post world war two
- livorno italy
- bombed out city
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- train
- dog
- pessimism
- moral dilemma
- running man
- homelessness
- neorealism
- girl
- soldier
Without Pity Cast & Characters
Carla Del Poggio leads the cast as Angela, with John Kitzmiller as Jerry and Giulietta Masina as Marcella. Directed by Alberto Lattuada; 11 actors are credited in all.
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Director Alberto Lattuada
- Carla Del Poggio as Angela
- John Kitzmiller as Jerry
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Giulietta Masina as Marcella - Folco Lulli as Giacomo
Also Starring in Without Pity
· 7 more- Pierre Claudé Pier Luigi
- Otello Fava Uomo stupido
- Romano Villi Bandito
- Mario Perrone
- Raf Pindi Il capitano
- Armando Libianchi
- Enza Giovine
Without Pity Plot Summary
What happens in Without Pity from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Onboard a rattling train bound for Livorno, Angela Carla Del Poggio searches for her brother Carlo. She witnesses a brutal drive-by shooting: a man fires at Jerry Jackson John Kitzmiller, an African-American army sergeant, and then vanishes into the night. Angela signals the train to stop so Jerry can receive medical treatment, saving his life but drawing the attention of U.S. army officials. He recovers at a military camp, while Angela is detained and sent to a convent where other female refugees are held. One night, Angela holds a nun at gunpoint, and most of the women seize the chance to escape.
Full summary
The whole story of Without Pity, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Without Pity?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 9: not answered
Which character saves the life of African‑American army sergeant Jerry Jackson after he is shot on the train?
Without Pity Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Ohne Gnade” and “Sem Piedade”.
- Also known as
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- Ohne Gnade
- Sem Piedade
- Sin piedad
- Sans pitié
- Без жалости
- Ilman sääliä
- Negern och gatflickan
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Without Pity FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Without Pity, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Without Pity?
Without Pity runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Without Pity released?
Without Pity was released on August 29, 1948.
Who directed Without Pity?
Without Pity was directed by Alberto Lattuada.
More films by Alberto Lattuada Who is in the cast of Without Pity?
Without Pity stars Carla Del Poggio as Angela, John Kitzmiller as Jerry and Giulietta Masina as Marcella, among 11 credited actors.
Does Without Pity have a post-credit scene?
No. Without Pity has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Without Pity in?
The original language of Without Pity is Italian.
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