The Secret of Santa Vittoria

– During World War II, Italian villagers hide their wine from the German army...

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.50 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 19 Minutes
Release Year:
1969
The Secret of Santa Vittoria (1969)

During World War II, Italian villagers hide their wine from the German army.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
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Genre:

The Secret of Santa Vittoria (1969) - Trailer

Release Date:

27 Feb 1970

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Stanley Kramer

Writer:

Robert Crichton (novel), William Rose (screenplay by), Ben Maddow (screenplay by)

Main Actors:

Anthony Quinn, Anna Magnani, Virna Lisi, Hardy Krüger

Plot:

Bombolini is a fairly worthless drunk in the small Italian town of Santa Vittoria in the closing days of World War II. When word comes that the Fascist government has surrendered, he climbs a water tower to tear down the flag. He can't get down and someone gets the crowd to chant his name to give him confidence. The Fascist town council hears this and believes that he is the town's new leader. They surrender to him and make him the new mayor. He rises to the occasion and when he finds that the Germans plan to occupy his town and take their wine (over a million bottles) he works out a plan to hide it.

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 1 win & 6 nominations.

Production:

United Artists

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
67%