Loose adaptation of Italy's national epic, Alessandro Manzoni's “The Betrothed”. In war-torn 17th century Italy, shady feudal lord Don Rodrigo eyes young and beautiful Lucia, who loves—and is reciprocated by—commoner Renzo. The two lovers plan to marry in secret, but Rodrigo discovers it and they are forced to flee their village, becoming separated and each facing many dangers, including the Plague.

Genres

Cast

Stefano Scandaletti

Renzo Tramaglino

Michela Macalli

Lucia Mondella

Stefano Dionisi

Don Rodrigo

Paolo Villaggio

Don Abbondio

Laura Morante

Monaca di Monza

Toni Bertorelli

Fra Cristoforo

Carlo Cecchi

Cardinale Federigo Borromeo

Gottfried John

Innominato

Gigio Alberti

Griso

Andrea Renzi

Egidio Osio

Laura Betti

Madre Superiora

Stefania Sandrelli

Agnese Mondella