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Paolo e Francesca

9.019501h 32mMovieRomanceHistoryDrama

The tragic love story, already narrated by Dante in his Inferno, of Paolo Malatesta and Francesca da Polenta. Francesca is married to Paolo's brother, Gianciotto an old and crippled man and secretly Paolo's mistress. When Gianciotto finds out tragedy ensues.

DirectorRaffaello Matarazzo
WritersVittorio Nino Novarese·Raffaello Matarazzo
ProducerValentino Brosio

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

Paolo e Francesca isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Italy. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Raffaello Matarazzo

OVOdile Versois
Odile Versois
Francesca da Rimini
ACAndrea Checchi
Andrea Checchi
Gianciotto Malatesta
AFArmando Francioli
Armando Francioli
Paolo Malatesta
NMNino Marchesini
Nino Marchesini
Count Guido
ASAldo Silvani
Aldo Silvani
King's Astrologer
DR
Dedi Ristori
Ornella
RMRoberto Murolo
Roberto Murolo
Il giullare di corte
SFSergio Fantoni
Sergio Fantoni
Servitore (uncredited)
AL
Angela Lavagna
La Madre Badessa
EG
Enzo Musumeci Greco
Capitan Manfredi
GM
Guido Morisi
Capitano Usodimare
GT
Giulio Tomasini
Capitan Verucchio

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Paolo e Francesca — streaming FAQ

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