When "Maj. Joppolo" (John Hodiak) and his squad arrive in the eponymous Italian town, he finds it's war-weary population apprehensive of yet another conqueror telling the what they can and cannot do. His challenge is made even more difficult when he receives orders that will constrain the movements of the villagers and that means their drinking water and food will become even harder to obtain. The major decides to…
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Major Joppolo and his men are assigned to restore order to the war-torn Italian town of Adano. He has to manage getting supplies into town without interfering with troop movements, all the while dealing with colorful citizens of the town. One of his quests is to replace the bell which orders the town's life.
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Gene Tierney
Tina Tomasino
John Hodiak
Victor Joppolo
William Bendix
Sergeant Borth
Glenn Langan
Crofts Livingstone
Richard Conte
Nicolo
Stanley Prager
Sergeant Trampani
Harry Morgan
Captain Purvis
Monty Banks
Giuseppe
Reed Hadley
Commander Robertson
Roy Roberts
WW Middleton
Hugo Haas
Father Pensovecchio
Marcel Dalio
Zito
Fortunio Bonanova
Gargano
Henry Armetta
Errante
Roman Bohnen
Carl Erba
Luis Alberni
Cacopardo
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FAQ about A Bell for Adano
What is A Bell for Adano about?
Major Joppolo and his men are assigned to restore order to the war-torn Italian town of Adano. He has to manage getting supplies into town without interfering with troop movements, all the while dealing with colorful citizens of the town. One of his quests is to replace the bell…
When was A Bell for Adano released?
A Bell for Adano was released in 1945.
What genres does A Bell for Adano belong to?
A Bell for Adano is categorised as War, Drama.
Who stars in A Bell for Adano?
The cast of A Bell for Adano includes Gene Tierney, John Hodiak, William Bendix, Glenn Langan, Richard Conte.