A Bell for Adano ( John Hersey's A Bell for Adano )

A Bell for Adano (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: John Hersey's A Bell for Adano
Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
100 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Black & White

Movie filmed in 1945 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Henry King

Written By:
Lamar Trotti
Norman Reilly Raine

Actors:
Gene Tierney ..... Tina Tomasino
John Hodiak ..... Maj. Victor P. Joppolo
William Bendix ..... Sgt. Borth
Glenn Langan ..... Lt. Crofts Livingstone, USN
Richard Conte ..... Nicolo (Italian POW)
Stanley Prager ..... Sgt. Trampani
Harry Morgan ..... Capt. N. Purvis
Monty Banks ..... Giuseppe
Reed Hadley ..... Cmdr. Robertson
Roy Roberts ..... Col. W.W. Middleton (Provost Marshal)
Hugo Haas ..... Father Pensovecchio
Marcel Dalio ..... Zito
Fortunio Bonanova ..... Chief of Police Gargano
Henry Armetta ..... Errante (cart man)
Roman Bohnen ..... Carl Erba (cart man)

Synopsis:

Director Henry King's adaptation of John Hersey's novel is a faithful telling of the story of Major Joppolo (John Hodiak), who is assigned to administrate the Sicilian town of Adano after World War II and attempts to return it to its pre-war tranquility. His initial actions include feeding and clothing the villagers, who have been left starved and destitute by the ravages of the war, and preventing the hanging of its former mayor, a Mussolini supporter, although he makes clear that any hints of Fascism will not be tolerated. Suspicious at first, the villagers finally come to trust Joppolo when he works to reclaim the town bell, stolen from the city hall and a symbol of its identity. Gene Tierney plays the fisherman's daughter that Joppolo falls for, while William Bendix is his compassionate orderly and assistant. A Bell For Adano is a low-key look at the effects of war that builds to a quietly powerful conclusion.

Based on a true story A Bell For Adano is a touching immediately-post-WWII film about American Major Joppolo (John Hodiak) who takes command of the Italian town of Adano during the invasion of Sicily. The story follows Joppolo's attempts to replace the 700 year old bell that was taken from the town by the Fascists at the start of the war to be melted down for ammunition. By trying to help rebuild the village both physically and spiritually Joppolo wins the trust and love of the people and helps them recover from the devastation and destruction left by the war.

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.

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