The Betrothed (1964 film)

The Betrothed (original Italian title:I promessi sposi) is a 1964 Italian-Spanish historical drama film directed by Mario Maffei and starring Gil Vidal, Maria Silva and Arturo Dominici.

It is based on the 1827 novel The Betrothed by Alessandro Manzoni, one of three film adaptations made during the twentieth century.

Renzo Tramaglino and Lucia Mondella are two poor farmers who are in love, but they are hampered by the wickedness of the powerful Don Rodrigo, who secretly loves Lucia.

Renzo goes to Milan by a cousin, while Lucia is hiding in the convent of Monza, where he meets the Lady.

Don Rodrigo, however, kidnaps Lucia from a friend of his: the Unnamed, who leads her in his castle.