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The Mill on the Po

1949Movie1 h 38 min

DramaHistory
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

Summary

In the Po Valley during the 19th century, a rich girl engaged to a well-to-do farmer ends up penniless and is forced to work for her fiancé’s relatives. Peasant unrest, carried to extremes by both workers and landowners, leads to violence and tragedy.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Alberto Lattuada
Written by
Federico Fellini, Tullio Pinelli, Riccardo Bacchelli
Produced by
Carlo Ponti
Music by
Ildebrando Pizzetti

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Facts

September 28, 1949 · 1 h 38 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 28, 1949
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
History, Drama
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Mill on the Po?"

Questions about The Mill on the Po

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Mill on the Po?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Mill on the Po worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 7).

Is The Mill on the Po plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching The Mill on the Po?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is The Mill on the Po in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.