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Il Ladro di Venezia, 1950

"Il Ladro di Venezia" is a 1950 Italian film directed by John Brahm. The US title was "The Thief of Venice".

It was released in the US two years after being made.

Plot (it may contain spoilers)

In 1575 Venice, the Doge has just died and Scarpa the Grand Inquisitor leads a plot to seize control of Venice.

Disani, a popular admiral works to stop the Grand Inquisitor's power grab with the help of Lorenzo, one of his officers. They manage to get back to Venice in record time by promising the galley slaves their freedom. When they arrive back Disani is killed and Lorenzo goes into hiding.

Lorenzo continues the fight against Scarpa, who plans to marry Disani's daughter Francesca. Lorenzo and Francesca fall in love even though Lorenzo is also loved by tavern girl Tina.

Lorenzo's rebellion against Scarpa is successful.

Cast

Maria Montez - Tina

Paul Christian - Alfiere Lorenzo Contarini

Massimo Serato - Scarpa the Inquisitor

Faye Marlowe - Francesca Disani

Aldo Silvani - Capt. von Sturm

Luigi Saltamerenda - Alfredo

Guido Celano - Polo

Umberto Sacripante - Durro

Camillo Pilotto - Adm. Disani

Ferdinando Tamberlani - Lombardi

Liana Del Balzo - Duenna

Paolo Stoppa - Marco

Mario Tosi - Mario

Vinicio Sofia - Grazzi

Leonardo Scavino - Sharp Eye

Shooting

Filming started November 1949 and went until February. Then it resumed in June. The movie was shot on location in Italy with studio work done at Scalera Studios. Filming finished by March 1950.

While filming a scene in the canal, Maria Montez almost drown herself, that's why when the filming ended, she decided to write her will.

It was released in Rome on the 22nd December 1950 and Maria's character was highly praised by the press & critics.

Here you can watch part 1, part 2, part 3 & part 4

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