Il grande appello (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film
Released in 1936, Il grande appello is a drama and war film directed by Mario Camerini, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. An Italian proprietor of a squalid Djibouti bar collaborated in selling arms to Ethiopians fighting his own country's invasion but after finding his long lost son on the Fascist front he decides to choose patriotism over selfish profit.
Who’s in it. Il grande appello stars Camillo Pilotto as Giovanni Bertani, Roberto Villa as Enrico, Lina d'Acosta as Pepita and Guglielmo Sinaz as Miller, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Il grande appello page.
If you liked it. Fans of Il grande appello tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Il grande appello (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Il grande appello change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Il grande appello?
- Il grande appello stars Camillo Pilotto, Roberto Villa, Lina d'Acosta, Guglielmo Sinaz and Bruno Smith.
- When was Il grande appello released?
- Il grande appello was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.