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Volcano

1950 · 98 min · Director: William Dieterle

Volcano (1950) is a drama, directed by William Dieterle. It stars Anna Magnani and Rossano Brazzi. The 98-minute film holds an audience score of 5.9/10.

What Volcano Is About

A woman exiled because she earned her living by selling her body returns to a volcanic island and there tries to protect her sister from a deep sea diver. The island is small, everyone knows everyone, and her past has arrived before her; nobody intends to forget it. The film does not condemn the woman; it shows how the island receives her. The account was shot on location on a volcanic island and uses the landscape like a threat. The wish to protect her sister is the story’s only motive force. Anna Magnani plays the lead in William Dieterle’s ninety eight minute Italian film, completed in 1950.

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What is Volcano about?

A woman exiled because she earned her living by selling her body returns to a volcanic island and there tries to protect her sister from a deep sea diver. The island is small, everyone knows everyone, and her past has arrived before her; nobody intends to forget it.

Where can I watch Volcano?

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How long is Volcano?

Volcano runs for 98 minutes (1h 38m).

When did Volcano come out?

Volcano was released in 1950.

Who directed Volcano?

Volcano was directed by William Dieterle.

Who stars in Volcano?

Volcano stars Anna Magnani, Rossano Brazzi, Geraldine Brooks, Eduardo Ciannelli.

What is Volcano's rating?

Volcano holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 5.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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