A Man for Burning (1962)
Political activist Salvatore returns to his native Sicily and stirs up trouble among the peasants, urging them to confront the Mafia and demand the right to plough their own fields. The peasants refuse to help him, and Salvatore is marked by the Mafia as a troublemaker.
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: October 26, 1962
Cast
- Gian Maria Volonté - Salvatore
- Didi Perego - Barbara
- Spiros Focás - Jachino
- Lidia Alfonsi - Francesca (as Lydia Alfonsi)
- Marina Malfatti - Wilma
- Vittorio Duse - Bastiano
- Alessandro Sperli - Carmelo (as Alessandro Sperlì)
- Marcella Rovena - Madre di Francesca
- Giulio Girola - Medico
- Gianpaolo Serra
Screenplay
Music: Gianfranco Intra
Editing: Lionello Massobrio
Production: Ager Cinematografica, Sancro Film, Alfa Cinematografica, Moira Film
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Man for Burning about?
- Political activist Salvatore returns to his native Sicily and stirs up trouble among the peasants, urging them to confront the Mafia and demand the right to plough their own fields. The peasants refuse to help him, and Salvatore is marked by the Mafia as a troublemaker.
- Who directed A Man for Burning?
- A Man for Burning was directed by Valentino Orsini, Paolo Taviani, Vittorio Taviani.
- Who stars in A Man for Burning?
- A Man for Burning stars Gian Maria Volonté, Didi Perego, Spiros Focás, Lidia Alfonsi, Marina Malfatti, Vittorio Duse.
- How long is A Man for Burning?
- A Man for Burning has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is A Man for Burning?
- A Man for Burning is a Drama film.
- Where was A Man for Burning produced?
- A Man for Burning was produced in Italy.