The Betrothed (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1941, The Betrothed is a drama, romance and history film directed by Mario Camerini, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Renzo and Lucia's love story is jeopardized by Don Rodrigo, a wicked nobleman, who is interested in Lucia. When she refuses his attentions he has her kidnapped and brought to a convent whose prioress is a nun as wicked as he is. The two youths will have to go through a lot of misfortunes before being reunited and being able to marry.
Who’s in it. The Betrothed stars Gino Cervi as Renzo Tramaglino, Dina Sassoli as Lucia Mondella, Ruggero Ruggeri as Cardinale Federigo Borromeo and Enrico Glori as Don Rodrigo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Betrothed 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 The Betrothed page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Betrothed tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Betrothed (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Betrothed change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Betrothed worth watching?
- The Betrothed holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Betrothed?
- The Betrothed stars Gino Cervi, Dina Sassoli, Ruggero Ruggeri, Enrico Glori and Carlo Ninchi.
- When was The Betrothed released?
- The Betrothed was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.