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A Bell for Adano( 1945)

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The great novel of today becomes the great picture of our time !

Overview

Major Joppolo and his men are assigned to restore order to the war-torn Italian town of Adano. He has to manage getting supplies into town without interfering with troop movements, all the while dealing with colorful citizens of the town. One of his quests is to replace the bell which orders the town's life.

    Top Billed Cast

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      John Hodiak

      Maj. Victor P. Joppolo

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      Gene Tierney

      Tina Tomasino

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      William Bendix

      Sgt. Borth

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      Glenn Langan

      Lt. Crofts Livingstone, USN

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      Richard Conte

      Nicolo - Italian POW

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      Stanley Prager

      Sgt. Trampani

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      Harry Morgan

      Capt. N. Purvis

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      Monty Banks

      Giuseppe

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      Reed Hadley

      Cmdr. Robertson

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      Roy Roberts

      Col. W.W. Middleton - Provost Marshal

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      Hugo Haas

      Father Pensovecchio

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      Marcel Dalio

      Zito

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      Fortunio Bonanova

      Gargano - Chief of Police

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      Henry Armetta

      Errante - Cart Man

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      Roman Bohnen

      Carl Erba - Cart Man

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      Luis Alberni

      Cacopardo

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      Eduardo Ciannelli

      Maj. Nasta

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      Mimi Aguglia

      Rosa Tomasino

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      John Bagni

      Priest

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      Attilio Barbato

      Soldier

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      Ray Barons

      Soldier

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      Valeria Caravacci

      Italian Woman

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      Harry Carter

      NCO

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      Helen Ciancaglini

      Soldier's Wife

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      Gino Corrado

      Zapulla (uncredited)

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      Franco Corsaro

      Soldier

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      Elvira Curci

      Italian Woman

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      Peter Cusanelli

      Craxi

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      Anna Demetrio

      Rosa

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      Earl Easton

      Boy Violinist

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      William Edmunds

      Tomasino - Fisherman (uncredited)

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      Antonio Filauri

      Italian Man

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      Russell Hoyt

      Soldier

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      Eddie Hyans

      Military Policeman

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      Frank Jaquet

      Basile

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      Ted Jordan

      Soldier (uncredited)

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      Charles Judels

      Afronti

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      Shirley Karnes

      Soldier's Wife

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      Serge Krizman

      Soldier

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      Charles La Torre

      Mercurio Salvatore

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      Frank Lackteen

      Photographer

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      Connie Leon

      Italian Woman

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      Cecilia Meagher

      Woman Holding Baby

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      Chef Milani

      Capello

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      Marie Monteil

      Soldier's Wife

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      Edward Mundy

      Emaciated Man

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      Rita Nardi

      Italian Woman

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      Inez Palange

      Italian Woman

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      Guy Pharis

      Soldier

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      Nino Pipitone Jr.

      Boy

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      Mario Pirrone

      Soldier

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      Eva Puig

      Woman

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      Rudy Rama

      Italian Man

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      James Rennie

      Lt. Col. Sartorius

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      Jerry Riggio

      Soldier

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      Julian Rivero

      Peasant

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      John Russell

      Capt. Anderson (uncredited)

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      Hector V. Sarno

      Townsman

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      Alexander Sascha

      Italian Man

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      Grady Sutton

      Pfc. Edward - Algiers Mail Clerk (uncredited)

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      Nick Thompson

      Italian Man

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      Teresa Tirelli

      Italian Woman

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      Minerva Urecal

      Italian Woman

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      Yvonne Vautrot

      Francesca Tomasino

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      Annina Verrone

      Italian Woman

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      Minor Watson

      Maj. Gen. McKay (uncredited)

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    Review 1Discussion

    A review by CinemaSerf

    7
    Written by CinemaSerf on Sun Dec 22 2024
    When "Maj. Joppolo" (John Hodiak) and his squad arrive in the eponymous Italian town, he finds it's war-weary population apprehensive of yet another conqueror telling the what they can and cannot do. His challenge is made even more difficult when he receives orders that will constrain the movements of the villagers and that means their drinking water and food will become even harder to obtain. The major decides to countermand these commands and gradually starts to build quite robust relationship with the locals who begin to admire his integrity and respect for them and the rule of law. The bell...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • based on novel or book
    • italy
    • village
    • world war ii
    • us army
    • major
    • bell