Daniele and Maria
Directed by the Oscar-winning screenwriter Ennio De Concini, Daniele e Maria (1973) is the tale of a forbidden romance between a rich and reclusive boy and the poor girl whose kindness opens up his formerly sheltered life. As the familiar setup from Romeo and Juliet suggests, the romance can only have a tragic ending as Maria is whisked away from her love and is forced into a loveless marriage organized by the rich family sheltering Daniele…
- Year: 1973
- Country: Italy
- Genre: Drama, Romance
- Studio: Faber Cinematografica, Tiger Film
- Keyword: young love, rich man poor woman
- Director: Ennio De Concini
- Cast: Peter Firth, Junie Vetusto, Angela Goodwin, Gino Pernice, Bruno Cirino, Ruggero De Daninos