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Arturo's Island

Original title: L'isola di Arturo
1962 · 1 h 30 min
Directed by Damiano Damiani · Italy · Italian Neorealism and After
Drama

Cast

Vanni De Maigret Key Meersman Reginald Kernan Gabriella Giorgelli Elvira Tonelli Luigi Zerbinati

Credits

Written by: Elsa Morante

Plot

A lonely teenage boy, living isolated on an island, idolizes his distant father. Complications arise when his father brings home a young new wife, whom the boy falls for, and a recently released criminal, entangled in a web of complex relationships.

Sinekatalog’s take

Arturo's Island (1962) is a Italian drama directed by Damiano Damiani. It stars Vanni De Maigret, Key Meersman and Reginald Kernan. It runs 90 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Awards

Ratings

IMDb: 6.5 / 10 (325 votes)
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