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
Angela Goodwin
Maria
Gino Pernice
Bruno Cirino
Giovanna Mainardi
Gabriella Boccardo
Giancarlo Badessi
Francesca Benedetti
Massimo Sarchielli
Sergio Serafini
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