Man with a Cross Movie Review 1943

Archaeologists of the cinema may want to unearth this early Rossellini, made by the future father of neo-realist cinema as a propaganda piece for the fascist war effort. A heroic Italian chaplain on the Russian front ministers to foe and friend alike, and even converts a few commies to Christ. Not as awful as it sounds--but never forget where this came from.

Distribution

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Available on VHS
Running time 88 minutes.
Originally from Italian.

Cast and Crew

Genres

War, General

Director

Roberto Rossellini