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La Terra Trema

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1949 | 160 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 2 hr 40 min.
  • It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1949: an older pace and style.

In rural Sicily, the fishermen live at the mercy of the greedy wholesalers. One family risks everything to buy their own boat and operate independently.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    82% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

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

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 12K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Luchino Visconti

  • Antonio ArcidiaconoNtoni (uncredited)
  • Giuseppe ArcidiaconoCola (uncredited)
  • Venera BonaccorsoLa Vecchia Che Ride (uncredited)
  • Nicola CastorinoNicola (uncredited)
  • Rosa CatalanoRosa (uncredited)
  • Rosa CostanzoNedda (uncredited)
  • Alfio FicheraMichele (uncredited)
  • Carmela FicheraLa Baronessa (uncredited)
  • Rosario GalvagnoDon Salvatore, il Maresciallo dei Carabinieri (uncredited)
  • Agnese GiammonaLucia (uncredited)