The Felling of the Forest(1963)
Il taglio del bosco
The Felling of the Forest Synopsis
In the forested slopes surrounding the rural Tuscan village of Tirli, a group of lumberjacks work long hours felling trees in the hopes of making an ample profit. Amongst them, a recently widowed father struggles to overcome the pain of his wife’s death, whilst juggling the fresh financial pressures of raising two motherless children.
The Felling of the Forest (1963) is a drama film directed by Vittorio Cottafavi, released on September 18, 1963 with a runtime of 56m. It stars Gian Maria Volonté, Domenico Bartoletti, Giovanni Bartoletti and Gildo Toninelli. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Vittorio Cottafavi
- Writers:
- Carlo Cassola, Giuseppe Lazzari, Marcello Fondato
- Cinematographer:
- Eugenio Thellung
- Production:
- RAI
- Status:
- Released
The Felling of the Forest Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gian Maria Volonté
as Guglielmo
- Domenico Bartoletti
Domenico Bartoletti
as Fiore
- Giovanni Bartoletti
Giovanni Bartoletti
as Francesco
- Gildo Toninelli
Gildo Toninelli
as Germano
- Cortese Signori
Cortese Signori
as Amedeo
- Benvenuto Belli
Benvenuto Belli
as Il "carbonaio"
- Vittorio Gori
Vittorio Gori
as "Un pistoiese"
- Lisetta Sordi
Lisetta Sordi
as Zia Lina
- Maris Olivi
Maris Olivi
as Caterina
- Rosalba Toninelli
Rosalba Toninelli
as Irma
- Francesca Francini
Francesca Francini
as Adriana
- Fulgido Ramazzotti
Fulgido Ramazzotti
as Il fattorino
Key crew
Directed by Vittorio Cottafavi, written by Carlo Cassola, Giuseppe Lazzari and Marcello Fondato.
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The Felling of the Forest Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Felling of the Forest – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Felling of the Forest?
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The main cast of The Felling of the Forest (1963) includes Gian Maria Volonté, Domenico Bartoletti, Giovanni Bartoletti, Gildo Toninelli and Cortese Signori. The film was directed by Vittorio Cottafavi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Felling of the Forest released?
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The Felling of the Forest was released on September 18, 1963 and runs for 56m.
Is The Felling of the Forest worth watching?
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The Felling of the Forest (1963) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.