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Per amore, solo per amore
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Per amore, solo per amore

1993-10-29 · 113 min · ★ 5.8

Romance · Drama · History

In 1st century BC Palestine, Joseph is a carpenter who wants to travel and see the world, but destiny makes him meet young Mary. The two fall in love and marry. One day, Mary becomes pregnant and tells Joseph an unbelievable truth... He decides to stay on her side, but things won't be easy.

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Directors
Giovanni Veronesi
Production companies
Filmauro
Countries
Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Diego AbatantuonoDiego AbatantuonoJoseph
Penélope CruzPenélope CruzMary
Alessandro HaberAlessandro HaberSocrates
Stefania SandrelliStefania SandrelliDorothea
Ugo ContiUgo ContiZebulon
Mariangela D'AbbraccioMariangela D'AbbraccioTamar
Valeria SabelValeria SabelSarah
Renato De CarmineRenato De CarmineCleophas
Massimo PittarelloMassimo PittarelloJoel
Gianni MusyGianni MusyAvraham
Antonino IuorioAntonino IuorioManasseh

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