The Gadfly ·Овод

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.

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Drama
Romance
TV Movie
Action
Release Date

Nov 11, 1980

Duration: 3h 30 min

Popularity: 0.3611
7 votes
Directed by

Mykola Mashchenko

Productions

Gosteleradio USSR (SU)Dovzhenko Film Studios (SU)

Budget

Revenue: NA