''Addio, figlio mio!'' ("Farewell, my son!") is a 1953 Italian

melodrama film A modern melodrama is a dramatic work in which the plot, typically sensationalized and for a strong emotional appeal, takes precedence over detailed characterization. Melodramas typically concentrate on dialogue that is often bombastic or exce ...

written and directed by Giuseppe Guarino.A. Albertazzi (31 May 1954). "Addio, figlio mio! - Recensione". ''Intermezzo'', 9/10.

Plot

Italy, World War II. Giorgio, second lieutenant of aviation, receives the order to leave for Africa with his flock. His girlfriend Elsa accompanies him to Livorno and the interruption of the railway line forces them to stop at the hotel, for what will be their only night of love. A few months later, Elsa's mother dies and she, who discovers she is expecting a baby, decides to move to Rome to escape the rumors of the country. In Rome, as a guest of a friend, she found a job as a dresser in a nightclub. Here she receives the attention of an engineer, Riccardo De Angelis, who hires her as an employee in her office. Meanwhile, the news arrives that Giorgio is reported missing and Riccardo, who has become acquainted with the child, decides to marry Elsa. The life of the three passes peacefully for a few years, until Giorgio returns to Italy: not wanting to disturb the tranquility of Elsa and the child, Giorgio decides to step aside but, taken by desperation, ends up in a gang of criminals. One evening they attempt a robbery right in the engineer's villa. The companions kidnap the child and Giorgio, to save him, sacrifices his life.

Cast

Marco Vicario Marco Vicario (20 September 1925 – 10 September 2020) was an Italian film actor, screenwriter, film producer and director. He appeared in 23 films between 1950 and 1958. He also wrote for 13 films, produced 12 and directed a further 11. He ...

: Giorgio * Rossana Podestà: Elsa *: Riccardo De Angelis * Nyta Dover: Anna *Emma Rossi: Elsa's mother *

Vittorio Duse Vittorio Duse (21 March 1916 – 2 June 2005) was an Italian actor, screenwriter and film director. Biography One of Duse's first roles was in Luchino Visconti's debut feature '' Ossessione'' (1942). Outside Italy, Duse is known for his role ...

: Il Levatino *

Ignazio Balsamo Ignazio Balsamo (25 October 1912 – 7 August 1994) was an Italian film and stage actor. Life and career Born in Catania, Balsamo began his career on stage, being part of several Sicilian language theatrical companies. Discovered by Piet ...

: Martinelli * Andrea Aureli: Mario *

Silvio Noto Silvio Noto (25 December 1926 – 24 October 2000) was an Italian TV and radio presenter, actor and voice actor. Born in Bari, graduated in law, Noto became first known as radio-host after the first World War. He became popular as the host of ...

: Fred *Duccio Sissa: Giorgetto *

Bruno Corelli Bruno Corelli (20 August 1918 – 17 February 1983) was an Italian actor. Life and career Born in Bologna Bologna (, , ; egl, label=Emilian language, Emilian, Bulåggna ; lat, Bononia) is the capital and largest city of the Emilia-Rom ...

: Elsa's suitor *

Renato Chiantoni Renato Chiantoni (19 April 1906 – 24 December 1979) was an Italian actor. He appeared in 100 films between 1937 and 1978. Born in Brescia, the son of the stage actor Amedeo, Chiantoni debuted on stage entering several drama and revue comp ...

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* 1953 films 1953 drama films Italian drama films Melodrama films Italian black-and-white films 1950s Italian-language films 1950s Italian films {{1950s-drama-film-stub