Daniele and Maria (1973)
Drama · Romance
Overview
Directed by the Oscar-winning screenwriter Ennio De Concini, Daniele e Maria (1973) is the tale of a forbidden romance between a rich and reclusive boy and the poor girl whose kindness opens up his formerly sheltered life. As the familiar setup from Romeo and Juliet suggests, the romance can only have a tragic ending as Maria is whisked away from her love and is forced into a loveless marriage organized by the rich family sheltering Daniele…
Cast
- Peter Firth as Daniele
- Junie Vetusto
- Angela Goodwin as Maria
- Gino Pernice
- Bruno Cirino
- Ruggero De Daninos
- Giovanna Mainardi
- Gabriella Boccardo
- Giancarlo Badessi
- Francesca Benedetti