A Bell for Adano
1945, English. Directed by Henry King.
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Major Joppolo and his men are assigned to restore order to the war-torn Italian town of Adano. He has to manage getting supplies into town without interfering with troop movements, all the while dealing with colorful citizens of the town. One of his quests is to replace the bell which orders the town's life.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Henry KingDirector
- Gene TierneyTina Tomasino
- John HodiakVictor Joppolo
- William BendixSergeant Borth
- Glenn LanganCrofts Livingstone
- Richard ConteNicolo
- Stanley PragerSergeant Trampani
- Harry MorganCaptain Purvis
- Monty BanksGiuseppe
- Reed HadleyCommander Robertson
- Roy RobertsWW Middleton
- Hugo HaasFather Pensovecchio
- Marcel DalioZito
Details
- Released
- 21 June 1945
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lamar Trotti, Norman Reilly Raine
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What A Bell for Adano is based on
A Bell for Adano is adapted from a novel.
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A Bell for Adano: quick answers
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How long is A Bell for Adano?
A Bell for Adano runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does A Bell for Adano have a post-credits scene?
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A Bell for Adano parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Bell for Adano is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Bell for Adano on?
A Bell for Adano isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 June 1945. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Bell for Adano?
If you liked A Bell for Adano, try The Guns of Navarone, Waiting for Anya, The One That Got Away.
Who directed A Bell for Adano?
A Bell for Adano (1945) was directed by Henry King and stars Gene Tierney, John Hodiak, William Bendix.
What is A Bell for Adano based on?
A Bell for Adano is adapted from a novel.