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A Bell for Adano

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In a small Italian town recently liberated from fascist occupation, an American officer arrives with the mission of helping to rebuild the community and restore order. Lieutenant J. C. McMahon, a man of heart and strong will, faces an unexpected challenge when he discovers that the local population longs to retrieve the bell that used to be the symbol of their town. This bell, which had been confiscated during the war, represents hope and unity for the inhabitants.

As McMahon navigates the cultural differences and the expectations of the people, he becomes a bridge between the Americans and the Italians, earning the trust and respect of the locals. With the support of a diverse group of characters, from the handsome mayor to the women of the town, he embarks on a journey to find the lost bell. Throughout this odyssey, the lieutenant not only seeks a physical object but also aims to restore the faith and spirit of a place that has suffered greatly.

The interactions between the characters highlight the tensions and confluences between two cultures, while humor and human warmth weave a heartwarming narrative full of lessons. The film culminates in an emotional climax where the values of community, friendship, and perseverance are put to the test, reminding us that even in the darkest times, the sound of a bell can uplift the soul of a town.

Media type
Movie
Year
1945
Director
Henry King
Writer
Norman Reilly Raine
Lamar Trotti
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
6.70
Actors
John Hodiak
Gene Tierney
William Bendix
Glenn Langan
Richard Conte
Stanley Prager
Harry Morgan
Reed Hadley
Roy Roberts
Hugo Haas
Marcel Dalio
Fortunio Bonanova
Henry Armetta
Roman Bohnen
Luis Alberni
Eduardo Ciannelli
Mimi Aguglia
John Bagni
Attilio Barbato
Ray Barons
Valeria Caravacci
Harry Carter
Helen Ciancaglini
Gino Corrado
Franco Corsaro
Elvira Curci
Peter Cusanelli
Anna Demetrio
Earl Easton
William Edmunds
Antonio Filauri
Russell Hoyt
Eddie Hyans
Frank Jaquet
Ted Jordan
Charles Judels
Shirley Karnes
Charles La Torre
Frank Lackteen
Connie Leon
Cecilia Meagher
Chef Milani
Marie Monteil
Edward Mundy
Rita Nardi
Inez Palange
Guy Pharis
Nino Pipitone Jr.
Mario Pirrone
Eva Puig
Rudy Rama
James Rennie
Jerry Riggio
Julian Rivero
John Russell
Hector V. Sarno
Alexander Sascha
Grady Sutton
Nick Thompson
Teresa Tirelli
Minerva Urecal
Yvonne Vautrot
Annina Verrone
Minor Watson
Gender
BΓ©lica
Drama
Country
United States
Producers
Louis D. Lighton
Lamar Trotti
Original title
A Bell for Adano
Duration
103
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