The Gadfly
Overview
The movie set in 1840s Italy under the dominance of Austria, a time of tumultuous revolt and uprisings. The story centers on the life of the protagonist, Arthur Burton, as a member of the Youth movement, and his antagonist, Padre Montanelli. A thread of a tragic relationship between Arthur and his love Gemma simultaneously runs through the story. It is a story of faith, disillusionment, revolution, romance, and heroism.
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Details
| Status: | Released |
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| Release Date: | 1980-11-11 |
| Production: | Gosteleradio USSR, Dovzhenko Film Studios |
