The Blind Woman of Sorrento
Seen it?1953 | 93 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, 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
- Aimed squarely at book lovers and anyone who loves a strong drama. Adapted from a book, so readers can compare notes.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1953: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
In 19th-century Naples, Doctor Pisani is a patriot unjustly accused of having killed a marquise. He does not want to betray the cause and allows himself to be executed. Ten years later, his son Oliviero, who becomes an ophthalmologist, uncovers the truth and wants to marry Béatrice, the Marquise's daughter, who became blind during the assault on her mother's castle by revolutionary patriots.
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 powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 659 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Giacomo Gentilomo
- Antonella LualdiMarchioness Beatrice of Rionero
- Paul CampbellOliviero Dupré aka Oliviero Pisani
- Enzo BiliottiNotary public Basileo
- Marilyn BuferdMarquise Alvina di Rionero
- Charles FawcettMarquis Giuliano di Rionero
- Corrado AnnicelliDoctor Andrea Pisani
- Vera CarmiElena Viscardi
- Paul MüllerCarlo Basileo
- Nuccia AronneMarchioness Beatrice di Rionero as a girl
- Michele RiccardiniThe chubby Conspirator