Release, runtime and language

1954 · 94 mins · Italian

Directed by

Luigi Comencini

Starring

Vittorio De Sica, Gina Lollobrigida, Marisa Merlini, Nino Imparato, Virgilio Riento, Yvonne Sanson

Gina, the Italian who embodies the country’s charm, sparks a comic clash. A veteran marshal prepares to wed his longtime love, but his plans wobble when a rookie carabiniere, engaged to his own fiancée, is sent to a remote town. The distance tests the marshal’s bride‑to‑be, the rookie’s partner and their friendships, while Gina’s presence fuels the tension.