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  • The Earth Cries Out (1949)
  • 90 min | Drama, War
The Earth Cries Out (1949)
90 min | Drama, War

After having been interned in a concentration camp by the Nazis, Professor Taumen, a Jewish surgeon, and his future daughter-in-law leave Italy for Palestine. Once there they are guided by Arie', a member of the Haganah. In Palestine, the ...See moreAfter having been interned in a concentration camp by the Nazis, Professor Taumen, a Jewish surgeon, and his future daughter-in-law leave Italy for Palestine. Once there they are guided by Arie', a member of the Haganah. In Palestine, the extremist Jews of the Irgoun wage a ruthless guerrilla against the British. One of the most active anti-English activists is David Traumen, the professor's own son, engaged to Dina. David now lives with Judith, another fanatic, devoted body and soul to the independence of the future Israel. Informed about the coming of his father, whom he did not hope to see any more, David meets him at the kibbutz housing the refugees. The unexpected presence of Dina upsets him beyond words. He also finds back Arie', with whom he fought in the Allied Army but he soon finds himself quarreling with him : one supports the moderate principles of the Haganah whereas the other advocates terrorism. In the meantime, an English detachment on hunt for the illegal immigrants surrounds the kibbutz. The surgeon and Dina manage to escape but the following day David, who has perpetrated an attack against the British headquarter, is taken prisoner. In reprisal, the men of his group capture George Birkmore, an English lieutenant who happens to have been another brother-in-arms of David and Arie'. Both men are executed. Work resumes at the kibbutz but Arie', Taumen and Dina feel helpless and grieved... Written by Guy Bellinger See less
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Director
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Alberto Salvatori (as Albert Salvatori)
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Updated Jan 27, 1949

Release date
Aug 30, 1949 (United States)

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25 cast members
Name Known for
Vivi Gioi
Judith Judith   See fewer
Carlo Ninchi
Comandante della nave Comandante della nave   See fewer
Filippo Scelzo
Professore Taumen Professore Taumen   See fewer
Luigi Tosi
David Taumen David Taumen   See fewer
Peter Trent
Lt. George Birkemore Lt. George Birkemore   See fewer
Alessandro Fersen
Il rabbino Il rabbino   See fewer
Nerio Bernardi
Generale britannico Generale britannico   See fewer
Renato Bossi
Josiah Josiah   See fewer
Michael Tor
Avvocato accusatore Avvocato accusatore   See fewer
Petr Sharov
Capo terroristi palestinesi (as Pietro Sharoff) Capo terroristi palestinesi (as Pietro Sharoff)   See fewer
Henri Vidon
Actor (as Henry Vidon) Actor (as Henry Vidon)   See fewer
Arnoldo Foà
Terrorista Terrorista   See fewer
Wanda Capodaglio
Actress Actress   See fewer
Cesare Fantoni
Terrorista (uncredited) Terrorista (uncredited)   See fewer
Eugenio Galadini
Fotografo (uncredited) Fotografo (uncredited)   See fewer
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