The Gates of Heaven(1945)
La porta del cielo
The Gates of Heaven Synopsis
Episodic film with flashbacks about the lives of some sick and infirm people travelling on the same train, making a pilgrimage to the shine of Our Lady of Loreto.
The Gates of Heaven (1945) is a drama film directed by Vittorio De Sica, released on February 16, 1945 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Marina Berti, Elettra Druscovich, Massimo Girotti and Roldano Lupi. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Vittorio De Sica
- Writers:
- Adolfo Franci, Diego Fabbri, Vittorio De Sica
- Producers:
- Salvo D'Angelo, Corrado Conti di Senigallia
- Cinematographer:
- Aldo Tonti
- Composer:
- Enzo Masetti
- Production:
- Centro Cattolico Cinematografico (CCC), Orbis Film
- Status:
- Released
The Gates of Heaven Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marina Berti
as The nurse
- Elettra Druscovich
Elettra Druscovich
as Filomena, the housekeeper
Massimo Girotti
as The blind youth
Roldano Lupi
as Giovanni Brandacci, the pianist
Carlo Ninchi
as The blind youth's companion
Elli Parvo
as The provocative lady
María Mercader
as Maria (as Maria Mercader)
- Cristiano Cristiani
Cristiano Cristiani
as Claudio Gorini, the paralyzed child
Giovanni Grasso
as The paralyzed salesman
- Giuseppe Forcina
Giuseppe Forcina
as The engineer
- Enrico Ribulsi
Enrico Ribulsi
as One of the salseman's grandchildren
- Amelia Bissi
Amelia Bissi
as Mrs. Enrichetta
Key crew
Directed by Vittorio De Sica, written by Adolfo Franci, Diego Fabbri and Vittorio De Sica, produced by Salvo D'Angelo and Corrado Conti di Senigallia.
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The Gates of Heaven Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Gates of Heaven – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Gates of Heaven online?
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Who stars in The Gates of Heaven?
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The main cast of The Gates of Heaven (1945) includes Marina Berti, Elettra Druscovich, Massimo Girotti, Roldano Lupi and Carlo Ninchi. The film was directed by Vittorio De Sica. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Gates of Heaven released?
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The Gates of Heaven was released on February 16, 1945 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Gates of Heaven worth watching?
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The Gates of Heaven (1945) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.