Chronicle of Poor Lovers (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1954, Chronicle of Poor Lovers is a drama and romance film directed by Carlo Lizzani, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1925, young Florentine typographer Mario moves to via del Corno to be near his girlfriend Bianca. Here befriends Maciste, his landlord, and Ugo, anti-fascists both of them. After a resident is beaten by the fascists, Mario meets her wife Milena at the hospital, falling in love with her and leaving Bianca. Maciste is killed, again by fascists, while Ugo is wounded and he seeks shelter in a nearby house. Here he falls in love with Gesuina and the two marry. Milena's husband dies, but she and Mario part ways. Later, Mario is arrested by the police.
Who’s in it. Chronicle of Poor Lovers stars Anna Maria Ferrero as Gesuina, Cosetta Greco as Elisa, Antonella Lualdi as Milena and Marcello Mastroianni as Ugo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Chronicle of Poor Lovers 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 Chronicle of Poor Lovers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chronicle of Poor Lovers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chronicle of Poor Lovers (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chronicle of Poor Lovers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Chronicle of Poor Lovers worth watching?
- Chronicle of Poor Lovers holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chronicle of Poor Lovers?
- Chronicle of Poor Lovers stars Anna Maria Ferrero, Cosetta Greco, Antonella Lualdi, Marcello Mastroianni and Bruno Berellini.
- When was Chronicle of Poor Lovers released?
- Chronicle of Poor Lovers was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.