Summaries

The story of Saint Rita of Cascia,a rare example of mother and wife. Rita,daughter of a couple of poor peasants, is promised to God.One day, she saves a killer from death.He wants to marry her because of her kindness and she accepts with the intent of saving his soul.She becomes mother of two good sons but,with the death of their father,they want a revenge and they die.Rita,alone in the world,is called by God.She spent the rest of her life as a good nun.—Serena Paterlini

Details

Genres
  • Biography
Release date May 30, 1943
Countries of origin Italy
Language Italian
Filming locations Titanus Studios, Rome, Lazio, Italy
Production companies Alcine

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 23m
Color Black and White
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

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