Christ Stopped at Eboli (1979)
Original title: Cristo si è fermato a Eboli
Christ Stopped at Eboli is a 1979 Italian-language drama movie directed by Francesco Rosi, with a running time of 3h 40m. It stars Gian Maria Volonté, Paolo Bonacelli and Alain Cuny.
In the fascist Italy of 1935, a painter trained as a doctor is exiled to a remote region near Eboli. Over time, he learns to appreciate the beauty and wisdom of the peasants, and to overcome his isolation.
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Cast
- Gian Maria Volonté as Carlo Levi
- Paolo Bonacelli as Don Luigi Magalone
- Alain Cuny as Barone Nicola Rotunno
- Lea Massari as Luisa Levi
- Irene Papas as Giulia Venere
- François Simon as Don Traiella
- Luigi Infantino as Chauffeur
- Accursio Di Leo as Joiner
- Francesco Callari as Dottore Gibilisco
- Vincenzo Vitale as Dottore Milillo
- Antonio Allocca as Don Cosimino
- Vincenzo Licata as L'Italo-Americano