The Awakening (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film
Released in 1956, The Awakening is a drama film directed by Mario Camerini, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Directed by the incredibly prolific Mario Camerini, Suor Letizia was released in English-speaking regions as When Angels Don't Fly and The Awakening. In her first film appearance since The Rose Tattoo, Anna Magnani plays a feisty nun named Sister Letizia. Believing herself above such earthly trivialities as a maternal instinct, Sr. Letizia changes her way of thinking when an abandoned child is placed in her care. Unofficially adopting the boy, the good sister eventually comes to realize that even she cannot provide the care and guidance of a biological mother. Carefully constructed to accommodate all the surefire box-office elements inherent in Camerini's earlier films, Suor Letizia was almost guaranteed to be a hit.
Who’s in it. The Awakening stars Anna Magnani as suor Letizia, Eleonora Rossi Drago as Assunta, Antonio Cifariello as Peppino and Piero Boccia as Salvatore, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Awakening page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Awakening tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Awakening (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Awakening change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Awakening?
- The Awakening stars Anna Magnani, Eleonora Rossi Drago, Antonio Cifariello, Piero Boccia and Leonilde Montesi.
- When was The Awakening released?
- The Awakening was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.