Europe '51

Europe '51

7.4

Dec 04 1952

2h 58m

Drama

A wealthy, self-absorbed Rome socialite is racked by guilt over the death of her young son. As a way of dealing with her grief and finding meaning in her life, she decides to devote her time and money to the city’s poor and sick. Her newfound, single-minded activism leads to conflicts with her husband and questions about her sanity.

Ingrid Bergman

Ingrid Bergman

Irene Girard

Alexander Knox

Alexander Knox

George Girard

Ettore Giannini

Ettore Giannini

Andrea Casatti

Teresa Pellati

Teresa Pellati

Ines

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