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The Scapegoat

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1963 | 110 min | History, Adventure

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for adventure fans and history buffs. If you loved The Count of Monte Cristo, start here.
The mood
Exciting.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 50 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1963: an older pace and style.

Il Fornaretto di Venezia (US TV title: The Scapegoat) is a 1963 Italian film directed by Duccio Tessari who co-wrote screenplay with Marcello Fondato, based on novel by Francesco Dall'Ongaro. It tells the story of 16th century's Venice where a young worker is sentenced to death on the suspicion of attacking a noble.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 833 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Duccio Tessari

  • Jacques PerrinPietro, il fornaretto
  • Michèle MorganPrincess Sofia
  • Enrico Maria SalernoLorenzo Barbo
  • Sylva KoscinaClemenza, Barbo's Wife
  • Stefania SandrelliAnella
  • Gastone MoschinConsigliere Garzone
  • Fred WilliamsAlvise