Viva l'Italia!
First aired on Feb 2, 1961
70%
Genres: History, Drama, War
The film shows how Italy's historic national hero Giuseppe Garibaldi (embodied by Renzo Ricci) leads a military campaign known as Expedition of the Thousand in 1860 and conquers Sicily and Naples. When the Bourbon monarchy has left Southern Italy, he supports Victor Emmanuel II of Italy who achieves a lasting unification under the aegis the House of Savoy. Roberto Rossellini has said he was prouder of this film than of any other film he ever made.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Renzo Ricci | Giuseppe Garibaldi
Paolo Stoppa | Nino Bixio
Franco Interlenghi | Giuseppe Bandi
Giovanna Ralli | Rosa
Raimondo Croce | King Francesco II
Tina Louise | French Journalist
Featured Crew
Carlo Alianello | Story
Marcella De Marchis | Costume Design
Antonio Petrucci | Story
Renzo Rossellini | Original Music Composer
Luigi Chiarini | Story
Roberto Rossellini | Director
