Movie

The Gadfly

★ 5.6(10)19551h 42m

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Good to know

Director: Alexandr Faintsimmer
Release date: 1955-04-12
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: Russian
Status: Released
Country: Soviet Union
Studio: Lenfilm

About The Gadfly

The Gadfly is a 1955 movie in the Drama, Action and War genres, directed by Alexandr Faintsimmer, starring Oleg Strizhenov, Marianna Strizhenova and Nikolai Simonov. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Gadfly in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Italy, XIX century. The country is occupied by Austrian troops, the resistance movement is actively developing. Student Arthur Burton is involved in the activities of the underground organization “Young Italy”, envies its leader, Giovanni Bolla, and is jealous of his bride Gemma. He talks about this at a confession to a priest, as a result of which gendarmes take revolutionaries under arrest...

Cast

Oleg Strizhenov

Arthur Burton / Felice Rivarez

Marianna Strizhenova

Gemma

Nikolai Simonov

Cardinal Montanelli

Vladimir Etush

Cesare Martini

Semyon Svashenko

Marcone

Pavel Usovnichenko

Giuseppe

Vadim Medvedev

Giovanni Bolla

Vladimir Chestnokov

Domenichino

Ruben Simonov

Father Cardi

Antoni Khodursky

Grassini

Anna Lisyanskaya

Grassini's Wife

Grigoriy Shpigel

James Burton

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookitalyrevolutionary18th century

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Gadfly in Mexico?+

The Gadfly is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Gadfly on Netflix?+

The Gadfly is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Gadfly?+

The Gadfly has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in The Gadfly?+

The Gadfly stars Oleg Strizhenov, Marianna Strizhenova, Nikolai Simonov, Vladimir Etush and Semyon Svashenko.

When did The Gadfly come out?+

The Gadfly is a 1955 movie directed by Alexandr Faintsimmer.

What genre is The Gadfly?+

The Gadfly is Drama, Action, War and Adventure film.

Who directed The Gadfly?+

The Gadfly was directed by Alexandr Faintsimmer.