The Count of Saint Elmo (1951)

Set in Sicily in 1860, Massimo Serato, a patriot in disguise complete with tights, mask and trimmings and known as the Count of St. Elmo, is fighting an oppressive government. He holds up a stagecoach in order to obtain money to fund his quest and among his captives is Bianca, a famous opera singer, whom he releases after she sings for the bandits and she, naturally, loses her heart to him. Later, he attempts to rob the home of the Police Minister and is detected by a servant. He finds refuge in the room of the Minister's daughter, Anna Marie Ferrero, tells her of his mission and she also finds herself a victim of his charms. Like that.

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Summary Details
Running Time1 hr 32 min
GenresDrama
FilmmakersRole
Guido Brignone Director
Guido Brignone Writer
Aldo De Benedetti Writer
Ettore Maria Margadonna Writer
Vittorio Nino Novarese Writer
Alberto Giacalone Producer
Leopoldo Imperiali Producer
Armando Fragna Composer
Augusto Tiezzi Cinematographer
Jolanda Benvenuti Editor
Ottavio Scotti Production Designer
CastRole
Massimo Serato
Il conte Giorgio di Sant'Elmo
Anna Maria Ferrero
La baronessa Laura Cassano
Tino Buazzelli
Il barone Annibale Cassano - il ministro di polizia
Tina Lattanzi
Donna Clelia