Christ Stopped at Eboli

1979 · directed by Francesco Rosi

Rating

81/100

Hit

yes

In the fascist Italy of 1935, a painter trained as a doctor is exiled to a remote region near Eboli. Over time, he learns to appreciate the beauty and wisdom of the peasants, and to overcome his isolation.

Christ Stopped at Eboli (1979), directed by Francesco Rosi, rates 81/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Gian Maria Volonté
• Paolo Bonacelli
• Alain Cuny
• Lea Massari
• Irene Papas
• François Simon
• Luigi Infantino
• Accursio Di Leo
• Francesco Callari
• Vincenzo Vitale

Crew

• Pasqualino De Santis — Director of Photography
• Ruggero Mastroianni — Editor
• Piero Piccioni — Original Music Composer
• Francesco Rosi — Screenplay
• Raffaele La Capria — Screenplay
• Tonino Guerra — Screenplay

More from Francesco Rosi

1. Salvatore Giuliano (1962) — 84/100 · hit
2. The Mattei Affair (1972) — 76/100
3. Hands Over the City (1963) — 75/100
4. Many Wars Ago (1970) — 74/100
5. Illustrious Corpses (1976) — 70/100
6. Chronicle of a Death Foretold (1987) — 69/100

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