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A Man for Burning

19621h 32mValentino Orsini,Vittorio Taviani,Paolo Taviani
IMDb 6.6

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Political activist Salvatore returns to his native Sicily and stirs up trouble among the peasants, urging them to confront the Mafia and demand the right to plough their own fields. The peasants refuse to help him, and Salvatore is marked by the Mafia as a troublemaker.

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What is A Man for Burning (1962) about?

Political activist Salvatore returns to his native Sicily and stirs up trouble among the peasants, urging them to confront the Mafia and demand the right to plough their own fields. The peasants refuse to help him, and Salvatore is marked by the Mafia as a troublemaker.

Who stars in A Man for Burning?

A Man for Burning stars Gian Maria Volonté (Salvatore), Didi Perego (Barbara), Spiros Focás (Jachino), Lidia Alfonsi (Francesca (as Lydia Alfonsi)), Marina Malfatti (Wilma). The film was directed by Valentino Orsini.

How long is A Man for Burning?

A Man for Burning has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1962.

Is A Man for Burning worth watching?

A Man for Burning holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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