Viva l'Italia! (1961)
History
Drama
War
The film shows how Italy's historic national hero Giuseppe Garibaldi (embodied by Renzo Ricci) leads a military campaign known as Expedition of the Thousand in 1860 and conquers Sicily and Naples. When the Bourbon monarchy has left Southern Italy, he supports Victor Emmanuel II of Italy who achieves a lasting unification under the aegis the House of Savoy. Roberto Rossellini has said he was prouder of this film than of any other film he ever made.
Cast
Giuseppe Garibaldi
Nino Bixio
Reverend (uncredited)
Garibaldino (uncredited)
Giuseppe Bandi
Rosa
King Francesco II
French Journalist
Menotti Garibaldi
Fabrizio Plutino
Francesco Crispi
Crew
Director
Story
Story
Story
Original Music Composer
Costume Design
Director of Photography
Editor
Production Design
Story
Screenplay
Screenplay
Screenplay
Screenplay
Screenplay
First Assistant Director
Second Assistant Director
Second Assistant Director
Military Consultant
Production Manager
Unit Manager
Unit Manager
Unit Manager
Camera Operator
Camera Operator
Sound
Sound
Makeup Artist
Hairstylist
Special Effects
Sound Effects
Conductor
Producer
