Il conte di Sant'Elmo
1953 · Movie · 92 min. · Italy
Set in Sicily in 1860, Massimo Serato, a patriot in disguise complete with tights, mask and trimmings and known as the Count of St. Elmo, is fighting an oppressive government. He holds up a stagecoach in order to obtain money to fund his quest and among his captives is Bianca, a famous opera singer, whom he releases after she sings for the bandits and she, naturally, loses her heart to him. Later, he attempts to rob the home of the Police Minister and is detected by a servant. He finds refuge in the room of the Minister's daughter, Anna Marie Ferrero, tells her of his mission and she also finds herself a victim of his charms.
Direction Guido Brignone
Cast Massimo Serato · Anna-Maria Ferrero · Tino Buazzelli · Nelly Corradi · Tina Lattanzi · Carlo Croccolo · Alfredo Varelli · Pier Luigi Costantini · Renato Malavasi · Filippo Scelzo · Franco Pesce · Luigi Pavese
Soundtrack Armando Fragna
Screenplay Guido Brignone · Aldo De Benedetti · Vittorio Nino Novarese · Ettore M. Margadonna
Cinematography Augusto Tiezzi
Original title Il conte di Sant'Elmo
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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