Lumbardy, Italy, seventeenth century. 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.
Directed byMario Camerini
Written byAlessandro Manzoni (novel), Mario Camerini (screenplay), Ivo Perilli (screenplay), Gabriele Baldini (screenplay)
CountryItaly
Runtime105 min
On screen
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