Christ Stopped at Eboli

Christ Stopped at Eboli

220 mins | Drama | Feb. 23, 1979

In the fascist Italy of 1935, a painter trained as a doctor is exiled to a remote region near Eboli. Over time, he learns to appreciate the beauty and wisdom of the peasants, and to overcome his isolation.

Christ Stopped at Eboli

220 mins | Drama | Feb. 23, 1979

Christ Stopped at Eboli
In the fascist Italy of 1935, a painter trained as a doctor is exiled to a remote region near Eboli. Over time, he learns to appreciate the beauty and wisdom of the peasants, and to overcome his isolation.
IMDb rating 7.7
Producers RAI, Vides Cinematografica, Action Films
Original title Cristo si è fermato a Eboli
Directors Franca Invernizzi, Gianni Arduini, Francesco Rosi
Writers Raffaele La Capria, Carlo Levi, Francesco Rosi, Tonino Guerra

Cast

Gian Maria Volonté

as Carlo Levi

Paolo Bonacelli

as Don Luigi Magalone

Alain Cuny

as Barone Nicola Rotunno

Lea Massari

as Luisa Levi

Irene Papas

as Giulia Venere

François Simon

as Don Traiella

Luigi Infantino

as Chauffeur

Accursio Di Leo

as Joiner

Francesco Callari

as Dottore Gibilisco

Vincenzo Vitale

as Dottore Milillo (as Vincenzo Vitale)

Antonio Allocca

as Don Cosimino

Vincenzo Licata

as L'Italo-Americano

Tommy Polgár

as Sanaporcelle (as Tommaso Polgar)

Rocco Sisto

as Old Man with Big Moustache

Carmelo Lauria

as Carmelino - Son of Giulia

Silverio Blasi

as (uncredited)

Giovanni Gromo

as (uncredited)