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Steel

Steel

19335.21h 7m

Overview

In the huge steel factories in Terni (Umbria, Italy), two friends: Mario and Pietro, fight for the love of the same girl, Gina. Pietro dies because of a work accident at the factory. The other workers think Mario is responsible for the death of his friend. Mario, who is innocent, is forced to quit, but his love for Gina and his dedication to his job help him out of his crisis.

Directed by Walter Ruttmann
Written by Luigi Pirandello, Stefano Landini, Mario Soldati
Produced by Emilio Cecchi, Baldassarre Negroni
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Top Cast

P

Piero Pastore

Mario Velini

Isa Pola

Isa Pola

Gina

V

Vittorio Bellaccini

Pietro Ricci

A

Alfredo Polveroni

Pietro's Father

Olga Capri

Olga Capri

Pietro's Mother

R

Romano Calò

Romolo Costa

Romolo Costa

Domenico Serra

Domenico Serra

G

Giulio Massarotti

A

Arcangelo Aversa

About Steel

Steel is a drama film released in 1933. Directed by Walter Ruttmann, it stars Piero Pastore, Isa Pola, Vittorio Bellaccini. In the huge steel factories in Terni (Umbria, Italy), two friends: Mario and Pietro, fight for the love of the same girl, Gina. Pietro dies because of a work accident at the factory. The other workers think Mario is responsible for the death of his friend. Mario, who is innocent, is forced to quit, but his love for Gina and his dedication to his job help him out of his crisis.

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