A Husband for Anna (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1953, A Husband for Anna is a drama and romance film directed by Giuseppe De Santis, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Anna Zaccheo is a beautiful young woman from a working class Neapolitan family. Her main concern is to find herself a suitable husband. She meets a young sailor Andrea one day and gets engaged to him. But while she is waiting for Andrea to return from the navy she gets raped by her boss. Her life suddenly takes a downward spiral.
Who’s in it. A Husband for Anna stars Silvana Pampanini as Anna Zaccheo, Amedeo Nazzari as Il dottor Illuminato, Massimo Girotti as Andrea Grazzi and Umberto Spadaro as Don Antonio Percucoco, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, A Husband for Anna 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 A Husband for Anna page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Husband for Anna tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Husband for Anna (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Husband for Anna change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Husband for Anna worth watching?
- A Husband for Anna holds an audience score of 6.1 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 A Husband for Anna?
- A Husband for Anna stars Silvana Pampanini, Amedeo Nazzari, Massimo Girotti, Umberto Spadaro and Monica Clay.
- When was A Husband for Anna released?
- A Husband for Anna was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.