Guaglio (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1948, Guaglio is a drama film directed by Luigi Comencini, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. On his way to Africa, Don Pietro, a young missionary priest has his suitcase stolen in the station of Naples. While trying to retrieve his baggage he realizes how miserable the city of Naples is. Then he decides that his mission is there in Naples, He creates his 'The Boys' Town' a shelter for poor kids, aka the 'scugnizzi' (street urchins), with a view to putting them back on the right track. Some of the kids, though, do not play by the rules just using that 'home' as a convenient place for hiding the product of their thefts...
Who’s in it. Guaglio stars Adolfo Celi as Don Pietro Tassinare, Mario Russo as Peppinello, a boy, Luigi Dermasti as Ciccillo, a boy and Antonio Cirelli as Edoardo, a boy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Guaglio 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 Guaglio page.
If you liked it. Fans of Guaglio tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Guaglio (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Guaglio change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Guaglio worth watching?
- Guaglio holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Guaglio?
- Guaglio stars Adolfo Celi, Mario Russo, Luigi Dermasti, Antonio Cirelli and Clemente De Michele.
- When was Guaglio released?
- Guaglio was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.