Campane a martello (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1949, Campane a martello is a drama film directed by Luigi Zampa, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Agostina is a maid turned prostitute during World War II. She sends all the money she makes to the local priest in her home village for safekeeping. After the war is over Agostina and her friend Australia plan to open a clothing store so they return to her home island to collect the money from the priest. But after arriving there Agostina learns in shock that the priest has been dead for more than a year and that his eccentric successor mistook the received money for donations and spent all of it on building a new orphanage for war orphans. To make matters even worse, other islanders think that Agostina is now a millionaire and beg her to help them financially.
Who’s in it. Campane a martello stars Gina Lollobrigida as Agostina, Yvonne Sanson as Australia, Carlo Romano as Il maresciallo and Carlo Giustini as Marco, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Campane a martello has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Campane a martello page.
If you liked it. Fans of Campane a martello tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Campane a martello (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Campane a martello change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Campane a martello worth watching?
- Campane a martello holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Campane a martello?
- Campane a martello stars Gina Lollobrigida, Yvonne Sanson, Carlo Romano, Carlo Giustini and Clelia Matania.