The Mill on the Po (1949)

Overview: In the Po Valley during the 19th century, a rich girl engaged to a well-to-do farmer ends up penniless and is forced to work for her fiancé’s relatives. Peasant unrest, carried to extremes by both workers and landowners, leads to violence and tragedy.

Starring: Carla Del Poggio, Jacques Sernas, Mario Besesti, Giacomo Giuradei

Categories: History, Drama