Key Details
Release StatusReleased
Release Date1961-02-02
Languageit
Runtime2h 9m
Production
Galatea Film, Francinex, Cinematografica RI.RE, Tempo Film
Overview
The film shows how Italy's historic national hero Giuseppe Garibaldi (embodied by Renzo Ricci) leads a military campaign known as Expedition of the Thousand in 1860 and conquers Sicily and Naples. When the Bourbon monarchy has left Southern Italy, he supports Victor Emmanuel II of Italy who achieves a lasting unification under the aegis the House of Savoy. Roberto Rossellini has said he was prouder of this film than of any other film he ever made.
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Writing & Screenplay
Cinematography
Principal Cast
41 credited
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