Castle of the Banned Lovers(1956)
Beatrice Cenci
Castle of the Banned Lovers Synopsis
The beautiful Beatrice Cenci, daughter of the noble Francesco, falls in love with Olimpio. But she has to face the jealousy of his violent and morbid father, and the hostility of his stepmother Lucrezia, who has a relationship with her other stepson, James. The stepmother and stepson-lover plan to kill Francesco. And when the latter dies accidentally, they decide to put the blame on Beatrice and Olimpio.
Castle of the Banned Lovers (1956) is a drama film directed by Riccardo Freda, released on September 6, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Micheline Presle, Gino Cervi, Fausto Tozzi and Frank Villard. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Riccardo Freda
- Writers:
- Jacques Rémy, Filippo Sanjust
- Cinematographer:
- Gábor Pogány
- Production:
- Electra Compagnia Cinematografica, Franco London Films
- Status:
- Released
Castle of the Banned Lovers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Micheline Presle
as Lucrezia Cenci
Gino Cervi
as Francesco Cenci
Fausto Tozzi
as Olimpio Calvetti
Frank Villard
as Giudice Ranieri
Claudine Dupuis
as Martina
Anthony Steffen
as Giacomo Cenci
Mireille Granelli
as Beatrice Cenci
Key crew
Directed by Riccardo Freda, written by Jacques Rémy and Filippo Sanjust.
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Castle of the Banned Lovers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 13 ratings.
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Castle of the Banned Lovers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Castle of the Banned Lovers online?
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Castle of the Banned Lovers (1956) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Castle of the Banned Lovers?
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The main cast of Castle of the Banned Lovers (1956) includes Micheline Presle, Gino Cervi, Fausto Tozzi, Frank Villard and Claudine Dupuis. The film was directed by Riccardo Freda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Castle of the Banned Lovers released?
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Castle of the Banned Lovers was released on September 6, 1956 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Castle of the Banned Lovers worth watching?
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Castle of the Banned Lovers (1956) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.