Its 1943 and hitlers forces are in italy crushing a rebellion against mussolinis fascist rule. A film version of the novel was released in 1985, starring ben cross as father. Recounts the successful efforts of padre rufino niccacci and other residents of assisi to shelter and protect three hundred jews and to provide others with false papers, all under the noses of the nazi. Masons second wife, clarissa kaye, died on july 21,1994 of cancer. He accepted, often for commercial reasons, cinema dross such as krakatoa, east of java 1969, players 1979 and the assisi underground 1985. The assisi underground full frame, manufactured on demand. The assisi underground 1985 alexander ramati, ben cross, james mason, irene papas, drama, history, war may 8, 2018 this film sheds light on the role of the catholic church and the people of assisi in rescuing italian jews from the nazis in 1943.
The underground film the underground 28 october 1997. Ben cross, james mason, irene papas, alexander ramati, yoram globus. Find films and movies featuring geoffrey copleston on allmovie. It stars ben cross, irene papas, maximilian schell, karlheinz hackl, and james mason in his final released film role. Spike lees da 5 bloods, dating around season 2, and much more. The assisi underground ben cross james mason maximilian schell 1985 an italian bishop james mason puts a young priest ben cross in charge of hiding jews in a nazioccupied city. Assisi, italy weather conditions weather underground. When in assisi, our tour guide mentioned the underground and the book. Its a story about a priest in assisi, and his and others efforts to save innocent people, risking everything. Discover how bfi network is supporting new and emerging filmmakers. Scenes of the italian city enhance this account of the church harboring jews during wwii. It stars ben cross, james mason, irene papas, maximilian schell, and karlheinz hackl. Find films and movies featuring angelo infanti on allmovie allmovie.
With ben cross, james mason, irene papas, maximilian schell. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Geoffrey copleston movies and filmography allmovie. Secret of the lost legend bad medicine the bad seed. The mean season the midnight hour mio figlio no sa leggere. The assisi underground also benefits from some quality in the castben cross in the leading role, as the selfdoubting but ultimately courageous padre rufino, and an elderly james mason as the bishop. Undetermined 1985 releases 1919 227 26 bathrooms a. Get help as a new filmmaker and find out about network. Buy assisi underground by alexander ramati online at alibris. Tag popularity top rated top rated popular want to watch release date recently wanted date added. Other info from several websites and newspaper articles. The assisi underground dvd, 2011 for sale online ebay. The assisi underground full movie video dailymotion. One of them, tor of mammoni, is located a short walk away the amphitheatre and inside there is still visible the aqueduct used to roman naumachie.
The assisi underground 1985 changes the movie database. This gripping story of the crucial work done by the people of assisi to rescue hundreds of italian jews from nazi execution during their. On this weeks episode of loose cannons, mathew and justin talk the assisi underground, cryptocurrency, their favourite saint, and the. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. I cantori di assisi ne linno di assisi il coprifoco. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to. Overview of assisi underground, the, 1985, directed by alexander ramati, with james mason, tom felleghy, maximilian schell, at turner classic movies. The assisi underground is a 1985 american film directed and written by alexander ramati. This is a first person account by padre rufino niccacci, a franciscan monk who was essentially the leader of assisi s underground. Is the assisi underground worthy of the cannon canon.
The assisi underground is a 1985 american film directed, written and based on the novel of the same name by alexander ramati. When a gang turf war leads to the death of one of the unit members, the team has 48 hours to solve the case or be suspended. The assisi underground 1985 watch online this film sheds light on the role of the catholic church and the people of assisi in rescuing italian jews from the nazis in 1943. Watch the assisi underground free 1985 video dailymotion.
Assisi underground british board of film classification. Rent, buy or watch the assisi underground movie now family. The assisi underground 1985 cast and crew an italian bishop james mason puts a young priest ben cross in charge of hiding jews in a nazioccupied city. James mason, ben cross, irene papas, maximilian schell. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of the assisi underground with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. The assisi underground 1985 an italian bishop james mason puts a young priest ben cross in charge of hiding jews in a nazioccupied city. I had never known much about the italian resistance, to be honest, and learning about how the monasteries and convents of assisi hid jewish refugees was fascinating and terrifying. Title assisi underground year 1985 distributors guild home video classified dates 0109 1985 bbfc reference atavf014201. This film sheds light on the role of the catholic church and the people of assisi in rescuing italian jews from the nazis in 1943. The priests who rescued jews is a 1978 novel written by alexander ramati based on a truelife account, told by father rufino niccacci, of events surrounding the assisi network, an effort to hide 300 jews in the town of assisi, italy during world war ii. I only wish i had read the book before going there. Mason had completed a further film, the shooting party, before his death, which was released before this picture. Top 100 procatholic movies national catholic register. An italian bishop puts a young priest in charge of hiding jews in a nazioccupied city.
Apr 27, 2018 on this weeks episode of loose cannons, mathew and justin talk the assisi underground, cryptocurrency, their favourite saint, and the oscars. In 1943 franciscan priest rufino niccacci is asked by the bishop of assisi giuseppe. The assisi underground 1985 alexander ramati, ben cross. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. The assisi underground 1985 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The assisi underground 1985 cast and crew moviefone. Customers who bought this item also bought these digital items. Underground rustlers film underground rustlers 21 november 1941.
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