A Bell for Adano (1945)
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- Approved
- 1h 43min
- Drama, War
- 21 Jun 1945 (USA)
- Movie
During WWII, U.S. Army Major Joppolo and his troops are tasked with administering the war damaged Italian town of Adano where the locals decry the loss of the town bell.
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| Gene Tierney | ... |
Tina Tomasino
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| John Hodiak | ... |
Maj. Victor P. Joppolo
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| William Bendix | ... |
Sgt. Borth
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| Glenn Langan | ... |
Lt. Crofts Livingstone, USN
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| Richard Conte | ... |
Nicolo - Italian POW
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| Stanley Prager | ... |
Sgt. Trampani
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| Harry Morgan | ... |
Capt. N. Purvis
(as Henry Morgan)
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| Monty Banks | ... |
Giuseppe
(as Montague Banks)
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| Reed Hadley | ... |
Cmdr. Robertson
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| Roy Roberts | ... |
Col. W.W. Middleton - Provost Marshal
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| Hugo Haas | ... |
Father Pensovecchio
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| Marcel Dalio | ... |
Zito
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| Fortunio Bonanova | ... |
Gargano - Chief of Police
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| Henry Armetta | ... |
Errante - Cart Man
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| Roman Bohnen | ... |
Carl Erba - Cart Man
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| Luis Alberni | ... |
Cacopardo
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| Eduardo Ciannelli | ... |
Maj. Nasta
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| Mimi Aguglia | ... |
Rosa Tomasino (uncredited)
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John Bagni | ... |
Priest (uncredited)
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Attilio Barbato | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Ray Barons | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Valeria Caravacci | ... |
Italian Woman (uncredited)
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| Harry Carter | ... |
NCO (uncredited)
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Helen Ciancaglini | ... |
Soldier's Wife (uncredited)
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| Gino Corrado | ... |
Zapulla (uncredited)
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| Franco Corsaro | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Elvira Curci | ... |
Italian Woman (uncredited)
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Peter Cusanelli | ... |
Craxi (uncredited)
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Anna Demetrio | ... |
Rosa (uncredited)
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Earl Easton | ... |
Boy Violinist (uncredited)
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William Edmunds | ... |
Tomasino - Fisherman (uncredited)
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Antonio Filauri | ... |
Italian Man (uncredited)
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Russell Hoyt | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Eddie Hyans | ... |
Military Policeman (uncredited)
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| Frank Jaquet | ... |
Basile (uncredited)
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| Ted Jordan | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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| Charles Judels | ... |
Afronti (uncredited)
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Shirley Karnes | ... |
Soldier's Wife (uncredited)
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Serge Krizman | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Charles La Torre | ... |
Mercurio Salvatore (uncredited)
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| Frank Lackteen | ... |
Photographer (uncredited)
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Connie Leon | ... |
Italian Woman (uncredited)
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| Cecilia Meagher | ... |
Woman Holding Baby (uncredited)
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Chef Milani | ... |
Capello (uncredited)
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Marie Monteil | ... |
Soldier's Wife (uncredited)
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Edward Mundy | ... |
Emaciated Man (uncredited)
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Rita Nardi | ... |
Italian Woman (uncredited)
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| Inez Palange | ... |
Italian Woman (uncredited)
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Guy Pharis | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Nino Pipitone Jr. | ... |
Boy (uncredited)
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Mario Pirrone | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Eva Puig | ... |
Woman (uncredited)
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Rudy Rama | ... |
Italian Man (uncredited)
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| James Rennie | ... |
Lt. Col. Sartorius (uncredited)
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Jerry Riggio | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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| Julian Rivero | ... |
Peasant (uncredited)
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| John Russell | ... |
Capt. Anderson (uncredited)
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| Hector V. Sarno | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Alexander Sascha | ... |
Italian Man (uncredited)
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| Grady Sutton | ... |
Pfc. Edward - Algiers Mail Clerk (uncredited)
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Nick Thompson | ... |
Italian Man (uncredited)
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Teresa Tirelli | ... |
Italian Woman (uncredited)
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| Minerva Urecal | ... |
Italian Woman (uncredited)
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Yvonne Vautrot | ... |
Francesca Tomasino (uncredited)
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Annina Verrone | ... |
Italian Woman (uncredited)
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| Minor Watson | ... |
Maj. Gen. McKay (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Henry King | ||
Written by
| Lamar Trotti | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Norman Reilly Raine | ... | (screenplay) |
| John Hersey | ... | (novel) |
Produced by
| Louis D. Lighton | ... | producer |
| Lamar Trotti | ... | producer |
Music by
| Alfred Newman | ||
Cinematography by
| Joseph LaShelle | ... | director of photography (as Joseph La Shelle) |
Editing by
| Barbara McLean | ||
Editorial Department
| Lyman Hallowell | ... | apprentice editor (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Mark-Lee Kirk | ||
| Lyle R. Wheeler | ... | (as Lyle Wheeler) |
Set Decoration by
| Thomas Little | ||
Costume Design by
| Yvonne Wood | ||
Makeup Department
| Ben Nye | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Raymond A. Klune | ... | production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Joseph C. Behm | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Frank E. Hughes | ... | associate set decorator |
Sound Department
| W.D. Flick | ... | sound |
| Roger Heman Sr. | ... | sound (as Roger Heman) |
Visual Effects by
| Fred Sersen | ... | special photographic effects |
| Ralph Hammeras | ... | miniatures (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Lloyd Ahern Sr. | ... | second camera (as Lloyd Ahern) |
| E. Truman Joiner | ... | key grip (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Sam Benson | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Edward B. Powell | ... | orchestral arrangements (as Edward Powell) |
| Murray Spivack | ... | music mixer (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| John L. Porter Jr. | ... | technical advisor (as Major John L. Porter Jr. U.S. First Armored Division) |
| Morton Seligman | ... | technical adviser (as Captain Morton T. Seligman U.S.N. Ret.) |
| Wilson C. Williams | ... | technical advisor (as Colonel Wilson C. Williams U.S. Army Service Forces) |
| Serge Bertensson | ... | dialogue director (uncredited) |
| Phillip W. Booker | ... | technical advisor (uncredited) |
| Frances C. Richardson | ... | research director (uncredited) |
| Nick S. Trani | ... | technical advisor (uncredited) |
| Helen Webb | ... | assistant research director (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Twentieth Century Fox (presents)
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1945) (United States) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox Film Company (1945) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century-Fox (1946) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- National Telefilm Associates (NTA) (1957) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- 5 Continents (Belgium) (theatrical)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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.
Written by Robert Tonsing |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Gene Tierney, because of star status and contractual requirements at 20th Century-Fox, receives top billing over John Hodiak, even though he is the unquestionable star of the film, and her participation is strictly subsidiary; most critics agreed she was miscast as a blonde Italian in what was at best an undeveloped comparatively inconsequential role. See more » |
| Goofs | When Tina crosses her room to open the door to Victor late at night, she carries an oil lamp. However, the long electrical cord actually powering the lamp is clearly visible as she crosses the room. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in A Bell for San Tanco (1967). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Lili Marleen See more » |