Bandits: Love and Liberty (1994)
Original title: Briganti - Amore e Libertà
Bandits: Love and Liberty is a 1994 Italian-language drama movie directed by Marco Modugno, with a running time of 1h 35m. It stars Claudio Amendola, Monica Bellucci and Ricky Memphis.
In 1838 in the kingdom of Naples and the Two Sicilies, Malacarne, gamekeeper of Baron San Germano, kills the bandit Caruso, whose widow gives birth to Giovanni and at the same time becomes the nurse of Costanza, San Germano’s orphaned daughter. Thirteen years later, Giovanni and Costanza fall in love to the jealousy of her uncle, who shuts her in a convent, ordering Giovanni to be killed by Malacarne who has meanwhile become a bandit. Barely alive, Giovanni is taken away by Bourbon soldiers. After Garibaldi’s arrival in Sicily and its union with Italy, Costanza is freed from the convent and returns to San Germano. She is visited by Giovanni and although still loves him, rejects him since she wishes to become a nun. In the meantime, Giovanni kills Malacarne and takes his place. Costanza marries the rich Lo Turco and the next day departs for Naples, but during the journey the carriage is attacked by Giovanni’s band. Costanza flees with him and they leave for America.
Quick answers
What is Bandits: Love and Liberty about?
In 1838 in the kingdom of Naples and the Two Sicilies, Malacarne, gamekeeper of Baron San Germano, kills the bandit Caruso, whose widow gives birth to Giovanni and at the same time becomes the nurse of Costanza, San Germano’s orphaned daughter. Thirteen years later, Giovanni and Costanza fall in love to the jealousy of her uncle, who shuts her in a convent, ordering Giovanni to be killed by Malacarne who has meanwhile become a bandit. Barely alive, Giovanni is taken away by Bourbon soldiers. After Garibaldi’s arrival in Sicily and its union with Italy, Costanza is freed from the convent and returns to San Germano. She is visited by Giovanni and although still loves him, rejects him since she wishes to become a nun. In the meantime, Giovanni kills Malacarne and takes his place. Costanza marries the rich Lo Turco and the next day departs for Naples, but during the journey the carriage is attacked by Giovanni’s band. Costanza flees with him and they leave for America.
When was Bandits: Love and Liberty released?
Bandits: Love and Liberty was released on 23 October 1994.
How long is Bandits: Love and Liberty?
Bandits: Love and Liberty runs 1h 35m.
Who made Bandits: Love and Liberty?
Bandits: Love and Liberty was directed by Marco Modugno.
Cast
- Claudio Amendola as Giovanni
- Monica Bellucci as Constanza
- Ricky Memphis as Frappeste
- Tony Sperandeo as Malacarne
- Francesca Antonelli as Maria
- Nicola Di Pinto as Lo Turco
- Donald O'Brien as Barone
- Benedetto Fanna as Rinaldo
- Pinuccio Ardia as Onesimo
- Marcello Modugno as Bruciapaese
- Maurizio Di Carmine as Gualtieri
- Gabriele Pignotta as Bambinello