The Four Days of Naples
Stunning! Brilliant! Stirring! Scorching! Epic!
Genres
Overview
September 1943. After Italy surrenders to the Allies, people in Naples believe the war is finally over, but soon they realize Germans are still in control — and as ruthless as ever. Armed with makeshift weapons, civilians rise up en masse against the invaders — and overwhelming odds.
Details
Budget
$800000
Revenue
$0
Runtime
120 min
Release Date
1962-11-16
Status
Released
Original Language
Italian
Vote Count
48
Vote Average
7.5
Lea Massari
Maria
Gian Maria Volonté
Stimolo
Aldo Giuffrè
Pitrella
Jean Sorel
Livornese
Domenico Formato
Gennarino Capuozzo
Regina Bianchi
Concetta Capuozzo
Raffaele Barbato
Giovanni Ajello
Pupella Maggio
Arturo's Mother
Frank Wolff
Salvatore
Luigi De Filippo
Cicillo
Charles Belmont
Sailor
Franco Sportelli
Prof. Rosati
Silvana Buzzanca
Immacolata
Enzo Cannavale
Partigiano
Georges Wilson
Direttore del riformatorio
Antonella Della Porta
Adriana Facchetti
Scared Woman
Anna Maria Ferrero
Corrado Gaipa
Direttore del riformatorio (voice)
Carlo Giuffrè
Salvatore (voice)
Curt Lowens
Sakau
Rosalia Maggio
Scared Woman
Vera Nandi
Gigi Reder
Partigiano (voice)
Enzo Turco
Valente
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6.7
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7.0
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7.5
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5.7
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7.1
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