Maddalena (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1954, Maddalena is a drama film directed by Augusto Genina, running about 102 minutes. “Never, Nowhere Will You Meet a Woman Like Maddalena” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story takes plays during the annual Good Friday pageant in a tiny Italian village. Local priest Don Vincenzo faces a crisis when the girl selected to play the Virgin Mary shows up pregnant.
Who’s in it. Maddalena stars Märta Torén as Maddalena, Gino Cervi as Don Vincenzo, Charles Vanel as Giovanni Lamberti and Jacques Sernas as Giovanni Belloni, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Maddalena 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 Maddalena page.
If you liked it. Fans of Maddalena tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maddalena (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Maddalena change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Maddalena worth watching?
- Maddalena holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Maddalena?
- Maddalena stars Märta Torén, Gino Cervi, Charles Vanel, Jacques Sernas and Folco Lulli.
- When was Maddalena released?
- Maddalena was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.