Characters & Themes
The Foundling (1967) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1967 · 75 mins · German
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- Directed by
- George Moorse
- Starring
- Julie Felix, Peter Lilienthal, Rudolf Fernau, Elke Kummer, Sabine Krüger, Ashkhen Kaprielian
It follows Roman merchant Piacchi, who adopts the orphaned Nicolo after his own son dies and bequeaths his entire estate to the boy. As Nicolo matures, resentment builds, and he ultimately turns against Piacchi and his wife, sparking a bitter struggle over loyalty and inheritance.
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