The Flame that Never Dies (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1949, The Flame that Never Dies is a drama and war film directed by Vittorio Cottafavi, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Inspired to the real story of the Carabiniere Salvo D'Acquisto. We see how, to save 22 hostages from dead sentence by Nazi, he decided to sacrifice himself.
Who’s in it. The Flame that Never Dies stars Maria Denis as Maria Valente, Gino Cervi as Luigi Manfredi, Luigi Tosi as Giovanni Manfredi and Leonardo Cortese as Giuseppe Manfredi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Flame that Never Dies has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flame that Never Dies page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flame that Never Dies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Flame that Never Dies (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Flame that Never Dies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Flame that Never Dies worth watching?
- The Flame that Never Dies holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Flame that Never Dies?
- The Flame that Never Dies stars Maria Denis, Gino Cervi, Luigi Tosi, Leonardo Cortese and Carlo Campanini.
- When was The Flame that Never Dies released?
- The Flame that Never Dies was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.