Screenplay: Ettore M. Margadonna

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Ettore M. Margadonna. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


Under the Sun of Rome

1948 · Movie · 95 min. · Italy

Direction Renato Castellani

Cast Oscar Blando · Liliana Mancini · Francesco Golisano · Ennio Fabeni

Synopsis Under the Sun of Rome (1948) is the inaugural film of a trilogy of remarkable comedies helmed by Renato Castellani in the aftermath of World War II. The subsequent installments are "E' PRIMAVERA" and "DUE SOLDI DI SPERANZA." These films...

7.0

99 votes

7.0

99 votes

Bread, Love and Dreams

1953 · Movie · 92 min. · Italy

Direction Luigi Comencini

Cast Vittorio De Sica · Gina Lollobrigida · Roberto Risso · Marisa Merlini

Synopsis Bread, Love and Dreams (1953) introduces us to the vibrant Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida, who gained global recognition through this 1953 hit film. The movie's success led to a sequel the following year, titled "PANE AMORE E GELOSIA" or "FRISKY."...

6.7

909 votes

6.7

909 votes

The Bandit

1946 · Movie · 78 min. · Italy

Direction Alberto Lattuada

Cast Anna Magnani · Amedeo Nazzari · Carla del Poggio · Carlo Campanini

Synopsis The Bandit (1946) follows Ernesto as he returns from captivity in Germany at the end of World War II, only to find his home in ruins, his mother deceased, and his sister missing. He eventually locates her in a brothel,...

6.4

65 votes

6.4

65 votes

Bread, Love and Jealousy

1954 · Movie · 93 min. · Italy

Direction Luigi Comencini

Cast Vittorio De Sica · Gina Lollobrigida · Marisa Merlini · Maria Pia Casilio

Synopsis Bread, Love and Jealousy (1954) is a delightful romantic comedy that intertwines the love lives of two couples, one young and one middle-aged, drawing inspiration from Shakespearean comedy. The story picks up where the previous film left off, focusing on...

6.4

390 votes

6.4

390 votes

Scandal in Sorrento

1955 · Movie · 93 min. · Italy

Direction Dino Risi

Cast Vittorio De Sica · Sophia Loren · Lea Padovani · Antonio Cifariello

Synopsis Scandal in Sorrento (1955) follows the story of Marshall Antonio Carotenuto, who returns to his hometown of Sorrento to manage the local fire department. However, his plans are disrupted when he finds that Sofia, a charming fishmonger, has taken up...

6.3

493 votes

6.3

493 votes

The Moralist

1959 · Movie · 120 min. · Italy

6.2

83 votes

6.2

83 votes

The Belle of Rome

1955 · Movie · 99 min. · Italy

Direction Luigi Comencini

Cast Alberto Sordi · Silvana Pampanini · Paolo Stoppa · Antonio Cifariello

Synopsis The Belle of Rome (1955) follows the story of Mario, a boxer who ends up in jail after accidentally punching a traffic officer. His girlfriend, Nannina, secures a job as a cashier at a bar owned by Oreste, who falls...

6.0

52 votes

6.0

52 votes

5.1

21 votes

3.8

137 votes

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Retroscena

1939 · Movie · 100 min. · Italy

Direction Alessandro Blasetti

Cast Filippo Romito · Elisa Cegani · Camillo Pilotto · Lia Orlandini

Synopsis Retroscena (1939) unfolds as a tale of romance set against the backdrop of the performing arts, focusing on the relationship between a strikingly elegant concert pianist, portrayed by Elisa Cegani, and a charismatic baritone singer, played by Filippo Romito. The...

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Cavallina storna

1953 · Movie · 90 min. · Italy

Direction Giulio Morelli

Cast Gino Cervi · Franca Marzi · Cesare Danova · Monica Clay

Synopsis Cavallina storna (1953) is a poignant film that draws inspiration from Giovanni Pascoli's renowned poem. The narrative revolves around Ruggero, the father of the poet, who meets a tragic end at the hands of a corrupt officer. The officer's misdeeds...

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