Daniele and Maria

Drama, Romance · 1973

Directed by the Oscar-winning screenwriter Ennio De Concini, Daniele e Maria (1973) is the tale of a forbidden romance between a rich and reclusive boy and the poor girl whose kindness opens up his formerly sheltered life. As the familiar setup from Romeo and Juliet suggests, the romance can only have a tragic ending as Maria is whisked away from her love and is forced into a loveless marriage organized by the rich family sheltering Daniele…

Starring

Nicola Piovani, Peter Firth, Ennio Guarnieri, Angela Goodwin, Ennio De Concini, Gino Pernice, Ennio De Concini, Ruggero De Daninos, Maria Pia Fusco

Director

Ennio De Concini

Producer

Carlo Policreti