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The Secret of Santa Vittoria

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1970 | 139 min | Comedy, Drama, War

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and history buffs. If you loved The Guns of Navarone or Operation Mincemeat, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 19 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13: peril. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Made in 1970: an older pace and style.

During World War II, Italian villagers hide their wine from the German army.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    75% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Golden Globe: Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Also nominated for 2 Oscars and 4 more Golden Globes.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 20K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Stanley Kramer

  • Anthony QuinnItalo Bombolini
  • Anna MagnaniRosa
  • Giancarlo GianniniFabio
  • Virna LisiCaterina Malatesta
  • Hardy KrügerCapt. von Prum
  • Wolfgang JansenFeldwebel Zopf
  • Peter KuiperFeldwebel Traub
  • Sergio FranchiTufa
  • Renato RascelBabbaluche
  • Patrizia ValturriAngela