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Fontamara is a 1980 Italian film, directed by Carlo Lizzani based on the novel of the same name by Ignazio Silone. It stars Michele Placido in the role of Berardo Viola and Antonella Murgia as Elvira. Ida Di Benedetto won the Nastro d'Argento (Silver Ribbon) for Best supporting Actress in 1981 for her supporting role as Maria Rosa.
Original Release
09/12/1980
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Michele Placido | Berardo Viola |
| Ida Di Benedetto | Maria Rosa |
| Imma Piro | Maria Grazia |
| Antonio Orlando | Antonio |
| Marcello Monti | |
| Ciccio Busacca | Giovanni |
| Enzo Monteduro | Zompa |
| Franco Javarone | Bon Circostanza |
| Dino Sarti | Amministratore |
| Marina Confalone | Recchiuta |
Directors
Writers
Carlo Lizzani, Lucio De Caro, Ignazio Silone
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Michele Placido | Berardo Viola |
| Ida Di Benedetto | Maria Rosa |
| Imma Piro | Maria Grazia |
| Antonio Orlando | Antonio |
| Marcello Monti | |
| Ciccio Busacca | Giovanni |
| Enzo Monteduro | Zompa |
| Franco Javarone | Bon Circostanza |
| Dino Sarti | Amministratore |
| Marina Confalone | Recchiuta |
| Franco Ferri | |
| Armando Bandini | |
| Costantino Carrozza | |
| Marija Točinoski | |
| Empedocle Buzzanca | |
| Mario Cantatore | |
| Luigi Casellato | |
| Tullio De Cristofaro | |
| Sara Di Nepi | |
| Maria Paola Formisani | (as Paola Formisano) |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Edmondo Ricci | Executive Producer |
| Piero Lazzari | Producer |
| Edmondo Ricci | Producer |
