Daniele and Maria (1973)
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
Daniele
Gino Pernice
Bruno Cirino
Giovanna Mainardi
Gabriella Boccardo
Giancarlo Badessi
Francesca Benedetti
Massimo Sarchielli
Sergio Serafini
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