It is based on the 1833 novel Eugénie Grandet by Honoré de Balzac.

The film's sets were designed by art director Gastone Medin.

For her performance Alida Valli won the Nastro d'Argento for Best Actress.

[2] The film also won the Nastro d'Argento for Best Scenography.

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