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A Bell for Adano (1945)

Poster for A Bell for Adano

The great novel of today becomes the great picture of our time !

Major Joppolo and his men are assigned to restore order to the war-torn Italian town of Adano. He has to manage getting supplies into town without interfering with troop movements, all the while dealing with colorful citizens of the town. One of his quests is to replace the bell which orders the town's life.

Cast & Crew

Director
Henry King
  • Profile picture of John Hodiak
    Maj. Victor P. Joppolo John Hodiak
  • Profile picture of Gene Tierney
    Tina Tomasino Gene Tierney
  • Profile picture of William Bendix
    Sgt. Borth William Bendix
  • Profile picture of Glenn Langan
    Lt. Crofts Livingstone, USN Glenn Langan
  • Profile picture of Richard Conte
    Nicolo - Italian POW Richard Conte
  • Profile picture of Stanley Prager
    Sgt. Trampani Stanley Prager
  • Profile picture of Harry Morgan
    Capt. N. Purvis Harry Morgan
  • Profile picture of Monty Banks
    Giuseppe Monty Banks

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Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • italy
  • village
  • world war ii
  • us army
  • major
  • bell