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A Bell for Adano (1967)

Movie 90 min

TV Movie War Drama

A U.S. army officer, the military governor of an Italian town during World War II, tries to reintroduce democracy, but his efforts are hindered by his commanding general. Placing his career in jeopardy, the governor decides to replace the town's bell, which had been looted by the Fascists.

Mel Ferber Director John Hersey Writer Roger O. Hirson Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 11, 1967
Runtime
90 min
Language

Cast

John Forsythe John Forsythe Maj. Victor P. Joppolo Brian Avery Brian Avery Lt. Livingstone Harry Bellaver Harry Bellaver Basile Robert Biheller Robert Biheller Cpl. Schulz Peter Brocco Peter Brocco Craxi Argentina Brunetti Argentina Brunetti Spinatta Jeff Corey Jeff Corey Cacopardo Robert Ellenstein Robert Ellenstein Tomasino Frank Gerstle Frank Gerstle Col. Middleton Murray Hamilton Murray Hamilton Sgt. Leonard Borth Frank Puglia Frank Puglia Afronti Connie Sawyer Connie Sawyer Laura Sofina Vito Scotti Vito Scotti Zito Giovanni Rolfe Sedan Rolfe Sedan D'Arpa Tom Skerritt Tom Skerritt Sgt. Trapani Naomi Stevens Naomi Stevens Sophia Tomasino Renata Vanni Carmelina Herb Voland Herb Voland Gen. Marvin McKay

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Bell for Adano about?
A U.S. army officer, the military governor of an Italian town during World War II, tries to reintroduce democracy, but his efforts are hindered by his commanding general. Placing his career in jeopardy, the governor decides to replace the town's bell, which had been looted by the Fascists.
Who directed A Bell for Adano?
A Bell for Adano was directed by Mel Ferber.
Who stars in A Bell for Adano?
A Bell for Adano stars John Forsythe, Brian Avery, Harry Bellaver, Robert Biheller.
When was A Bell for Adano released?
A Bell for Adano is a 1967 tv movie, war, drama film.
Where can I watch A Bell for Adano?
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