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The Gadfly

The Gadfly

19286.01h 35m

Overview

In Italy during the first half of the 19th century, Arthur, a student at a seminary, joined the revolutionary society “Young Italy.” His sincere faith in God compelled him to reveal the society’s secret during confession to his new confessor. However, the confessor denounced the society, leading to the arrest of its members.

Directed by Kote Mardjanishvili
Written by Ethel LIlian Voynich, Viktor Shklovskiy, Kote Mardjanishvili
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Top Cast

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Iliko Merabishvili

Arthur

Nato Vachnadze

Nato Vachnadze

Jemma

Aleksander Imedashvili

Aleksander Imedashvili

Cardinal Montanelli

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Elizbar Imereli

Martini

Petre Morskoi

Petre Morskoi

Petre

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Aleksandre Lortkipanidze

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or booksilent film

About The Gadfly

The Gadfly is a action, drama, adventure, war, romance film released in 1928 exploring themes of based on novel or book, silent film. Directed by Kote Mardjanishvili, it stars Iliko Merabishvili, Nato Vachnadze, Aleksander Imedashvili. In Italy during the first half of the 19th century, Arthur, a student at a seminary, joined the revolutionary society “Young Italy.” His sincere faith in God compelled him to reveal the society’s secret during confession to his new confessor. However, the confessor denounced the society, leading to the arrest of its members.

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