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21/06/1945 War, Drama 1h 43m
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Overview

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.

  1. Henry King

    Director

  2. Norman Reilly Raine

    Writer

  3. Lamar Trotti

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. John Hodiak

    Maj. Victor P. Joppolo

  2. Gene Tierney

    Tina Tomasino

  3. William Bendix

    Sgt. Borth

  4. Glenn Langan

    Lt. Crofts Livingstone, USN

  5. Richard Conte

    Nicolo - Italian POW

  6. Stanley Prager

    Sgt. Trampani

  7. Harry Morgan

    Capt. N. Purvis

  8. Monty Banks

    Giuseppe

  9. Reed Hadley

    Cmdr. Robertson

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A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2024-12-22
When "Maj. Joppolo" (John Hodiak) and his squad arrive in the eponymous Italian town, he finds it's war-weary population apprehensive of yet another conqueror telling the what they can and cannot do. His challenge is made even more difficult when he receives orders that will constrain the movements of the villagers and that means their drinking water and food will become even harder to obtain. The major decides to countermand these commands and gradually starts to build quite robust relationship with the locals who begin to admire his integrity and respect for them and the rule of law. The bel...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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