The Gadfly

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.

Genre:

Drama, Romance, TV Movie, Action

Duration:

210 min

Cast:

Andrey Kharitonov, Sergei Bondarchuk, Anastasiya Vertinskaya

Quality:

HD

Director:

Mykola Mashchenko

Release:

1980

Country:

Russia

Rating:

5.1