Renzo e Lucia (2004)
Loose adaptation of Italy's national epic, Alessandro Manzoni's “The Betrothed”. In war-torn 17th century Italy, shady feudal lord Don Rodrigo eyes young and beautiful Lucia, who loves—and is reciprocated by—commoner Renzo. The two lovers plan to marry in secret, but Rodrigo discovers it and they are forced to flee their village, becoming separated and each facing many dangers, including the Plague.
- Released
- 2004-01-13
- Genres
- TV Movie, Drama, Romance, History
- Runtime
- 186 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- Francesca Archibugi
- TMDB rating
- 9.0/10 from 1 votes
Cast
- Stefano Scandaletti as Renzo Tramaglino
- Michela Macalli as Lucia Mondella
- Stefano Dionisi as Don Rodrigo
- Paolo Villaggio as Don Abbondio
- Laura Morante as Monaca di Monza
- Toni Bertorelli as Fra Cristoforo
- Carlo Cecchi as Cardinale Federigo Borromeo
- Gottfried John as Innominato
- Gigio Alberti as Griso
- Andrea Renzi as Egidio Osio
- Laura Betti as Madre Superiora
- Stefania Sandrelli as Agnese Mondella