The Gadfly

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Mykola Mashchenko

Featured Cast

Andrey Kharitonov

Артур Бертон

Sergey Bondarchuk

Кардинал Монтанелли

Anastasiya Vertinskaya

Джемма

Ada Rohovtseva

Джулия Бертон, жена Джеймса

Kostiantyn Stepankov

Австрийский полковник