

This film was not based on the famous one-act opera of Pietro Mascagni but rather on the original story by the Sicilian writer Giovanni Verga. It's the story of Santuzza, her love Turiddu, and his passion for the married Lola that leads to his death in a duel when Lola's husband Alfio exacts satisfaction.
Cavalleria rusticana was directed by Amleto Palermi.
Cavalleria rusticana holds an average rating of 7.0/10 on TMDB, and it lands best with fans of drama and music. Join the discussion below to add your take.
Cavalleria rusticana runs for 1h 17min, and was released in 1939.
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