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Find a or digital store where you can watch it. Provide a deeper analysis of the ending (spoiler warning). [cb01 ac] Il Coraggio 1955
The story follows (Gino Cervi), a wealthy and pompous businessman who prides himself on his "courageous" hobby of saving people from drowning in the Tiber River. He has saved 24 souls and eagerly awaits his 25th to secure a prestigious medal. Compare this to other from the same era
While set in Rome, major portions were filmed at the Pisorno Studios in Tirrenia, which served as Aristide’s factory. Critical Reception The story follows (Gino Cervi), a wealthy and
It was the first film entirely produced by DDL , a production company founded by Totò (De Curtis) , Dino De Laurentiis , and Renato Libassi . According to IMDb Trivia , the film's initial lack of commercial success led Totò to leave the company shortly after.
The film is notable for the chemistry between Totò , the "Prince of Laughter," and Gino Cervi, famous for his role as Peppone in the Don Camillo series.