A Bell for Adano (1945)

posted by admin, August 23, 2010 @ 8:15 am

Movie: A Bell for Adano (1945)

  • Director: Henry King
  • Release Date: 21 June 1945 (USA)
  • Writers: John Hersey (novel) Norman Reilly Raine (screenplay)  
  • Run Time: 103 min
  • Country: USA
  • Genre: Drama , War  

Trivia: Final film of Henry Armetta.
 

Goofs: Crew or equipment visible: When Tina crosses her room to open the door to Victor late at night, she carries an oil lamp. However, the long electrical cord actually powering the lamp is clearly visible as she crosses the room.
 

“Major Joppolo and his men are assigned to restore order to the war-torn Italian town of Adano. He has to manage getting supplies into town without interfering with troop movements, all the while dealing with colorful citizens of the town. One of his quests is to replace the bell which orders the town’s life. Written by Robert Tonsing <rtonsing@ti.com>”

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