The Gadfly

Release Date: 1980-11-11

Runtime: 210 minutes

Rating: 4.9/10

Overview:

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.

Genres: Drama, Romance, TV Movie, Action