Wild is the Windis a 1957 Americandrama filmdirected byGeorge Cukorand starringAnna Magnani,Anthony Quinn,andAnthony Franciosa.It tells the story of an American rancher who, after his wife dies, goes to Italy to marry her sister, but finds that she falls in love with his young ranch hand.
| Wild is the Wind | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | George Cukor |
| Written by | Arnold Schulman |
| Based on | La Lupa byGiovanni Verga |
| Produced by | Hal B. Wallis |
| Starring | Anna Magnani Anthony Quinn |
| Cinematography | Charles Lang |
| Edited by | Warren Low |
| Music by | Dimitri Tiomkin |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 114 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $1.5 million[1] |
The screenplay was adapted byArnold Schulmanfrom the 1947 Italian filmFury,which was in turn loosely based onGiovanni Verga'snovellaLa Lupa.The title song, "Wild Is the Wind",was performed byJohnny Mathis. The Italian title was 'Selvaggio è il vento', literal translation of the original English.
Plot
editGino (Anthony Quinn) is a sheepherder inNevadawho travels to Italy to marry Gioia (Anna Magnani), the sister of his wife, who died a number of years previously.
He brings her back to his ranch, but struggles with the memory of his dead wife, even calling Gioia by his last wife's name. With Gino feeling disappointed with her, Gioia feels neglected and resentful that she is constantly being compared with her late sister and found wanting.
She turns outside of her marriage to fulfill her needs and has an affair with Bene (Anthony Franciosa), a ranch hand whom Gino raised from boyhood and considers as almost a son.
Only then does Gino realize how much he needs Gioia; he pleads with her to stay at the ranch instead of returning to Italy.
Cast
edit- Anna Magnanias Gioia
- Anthony Quinnas Gino
- Anthony Franciosaas Bene
- Joseph Calleiaas Alberto
- Dolores Hartas Angela/Angie
- Lili Valenty as Teresa
- James Flavinas Wool Buyer
- Dick Ryan as Priest
- Iphigenie Castiglioni as Party Guest
- Joseph Vitale as Party Guest
- Ruth Leeas Party Guest
- Frances Morrisas Party Guest
Release
editThe film was the official American entry at the8th Berlin International Film Festival.[2]
Awards and nominations
edit| Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Awards[3] | Best Actor | Anthony Quinn | Nominated |
| Best Actress | Anna Magnani | Nominated | |
| Best Song | "Wild Is the Wind" Music byDimitri Tiomkin; Lyrics byNed Washington |
Nominated | |
| Berlin International Film Festival[4] | Golden Bear | George Cukor | Nominated |
| Best Actress | Anna Magnani | Won | |
| British Academy Film Awards[5] | Best Foreign Actress | Nominated | |
| David di Donatello Awards | Best Actress | Won | |
| Golden Globe Awards[6] | Best Motion Picture – Drama | Nominated | |
| Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama | Anna Magnani | Nominated | |
| Laurel Awards | Top Male Dramatic Performance | Anthony Quinn | 4th Place |
See also
edit- List of American films of 1957
- The Misfits(1961 film),for a comparison of exactly the same theme and scene of lassoing wild Reno horses from a truck, three years later.
References
edit- ^"Top Grossers of 1958".Variety.7 January 1959. p. 48.Please note figures are for US and Canada only and are domestic rentals accruing to distributors as opposed to theatre gross
- ^Myers, Harold (2 July 1958)."Political Tensions, No U.S. Stars Mark Opening Of Berlin Film Fest".Variety.p. 2.Retrieved21 January2021.
- ^"The 30th Academy Awards (1958) Nominees and Winners".oscars.org.Retrieved2011-08-21.
- ^"Berlinale 1958: Prize Winners".berlinale.de.Retrieved2010-01-05.
- ^"BAFTA Awards: Film in 1959".BAFTA.1994.Retrieved16 September2016.
- ^"Wild Is the Wind – Golden Globes".HFPA.RetrievedJuly 5,2021.
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