Discover
Fontamara is a 1980 Italian film, directed by Carlo Lizzani based on the novel of the same name by Ignazio Silone. It stars Michele Placido in the role of Berardo Viola and Antonella Murgia as Elvira. Ida Di Benedetto won the Nastro d'Argento (Silver Ribbon) for Best supporting Actress in 1981 for her supporting role as Maria Rosa.
Original Release
09/12/1980
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Michele Placido | Berardo Viola |
| Ida Di Benedetto | Maria Rosa |
| Katrina Leigh Waters | Elvira |
| Imma Piro | Maria Grazia |
| Antonio Orlando | Antonio |
| Sean Hunter | Maddalena |
| Francis Vogner | Maria Rosa |
| Marcello Monti | |
| Dino Sarti | Amministratore |
| Ciccio Busacca | Giovanni |
Directors
Writers
Lucio De Caro, Carlo Lizzani, Ignazio Silone
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Michele Placido | Berardo Viola |
| Ida Di Benedetto | Maria Rosa |
| Katrina Leigh Waters | Elvira |
| Imma Piro | Maria Grazia |
| Antonio Orlando | Antonio |
| Sean Hunter | Maddalena |
| Francis Vogner | Maria Rosa |
| Marcello Monti | |
| Dino Sarti | Amministratore |
| Ciccio Busacca | Giovanni |
| Armando Bandini | |
| Costantino Carrozza | |
| Marina Confalone | Recchiuta |
| Franco Ferri | |
| Franco Javarone | Bon Circostanza |
| Carlo Monni | |
| Enzo Monteduro | Zompa |
| Carmen Morales | Venerdì Santo |
| Marija Točinoski | |
| Empedocle Buzzanca |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Edmondo Ricci | Executive Producer |
| Piero Lazzari | Producer |
| Edmondo Ricci | Producer |
