Ergastolo
1952, Italian. Directed by Luigi Capuano.
Rosa Lulli, has an illegitimate 20-year-old son, named Stefano, who lives with her in the house of Professor Arlotta. Stefano is in love with Lydia, the granddaughter of the professor. The couple has a gambling addiction: the need to obtain a large sum to meet gambling debts, which pushes him to accept the loving invitation of Jeannette, owner of a dance school, where Stefano goes to play.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Luigi CapuanoDirector
- Marisa MerliniJeannette
- Sandro Ruffiniavvocato Leonardi
- Leda GloriaRosa Lulli
- Leopoldo Valentinicomplice di Jeannette
- Hélène RémyLidia
- Franco InterlenghiStefano Lulli
- Tina Picasignora De Giorgi
- Ernesto Almiranteprofessor Arlotta
- Ignazio Balsamocommissario
- Natale CirinoPasquale Amitrano
- Guglielmo Barnabòdirettore dell'albergo
- Mimo Billipubblico ministero
Details
- Released
- 18 May 1952
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Armando Curcio, Luigi Capuano
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Ergastolo runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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Ergastolo isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 May 1952. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
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Who directed Ergastolo?
Ergastolo (1952) was directed by Luigi Capuano and stars Marisa Merlini, Sandro Ruffini, Leda Gloria.