The Gadfly

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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
  • Release Date: 1980-11-11
  • Runtime: 210 min
  • Country: Soviet Union
  • Language: Russian
  • Status: Released
  • IMDb Rating: 4.9
The Gadfly poster