''The Betrothed'' (Italian: ''I promessi sposi'') is a 1989 Italian television miniseries starring Burt Lancaster and

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. It was directed by

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, based on the 19th-century historical novel of the same name by

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Plot

Set between 1629 and 1631, the adaptation tells the story of Renzo Tramaglino and Lucia Mondella, Lombard commoners forced to separate and endure a thousand vicissitudes due to the arrogance of the lord Don Rodrigo. However, during their journey they will find various people willing to help them, from Fra Cristoforo to the Innominato (first cruel and then converted), from Federigo Borromeo to Donna Prassede.

Cast

Reception

The final episode had an audience of 12 million viewers in Italy.

References

*Burt Lancaster. Da qui all'eternità, by Robyn Karney, A. S. Farina

External links

* 1989 drama films 1989 Italian television series debuts 1989 Italian television series endings 1989 television films 1989 films Films scored by Ennio Morricone Films based on works by Alessandro Manzoni Italian-language television Italian television films 1980s Italian television miniseries Television shows based on Italian novels Television series set in the 17th century Films directed by Salvatore Nocita {{Italy-tv-prog-stub