A prince playing double agent in the snow—what could possibly go wrong?
In the Caucasus a rebel fighter battles against the rule of an oppressive Russian Governor, although he is in real life a prince who pretends to be a supporter of the Governor.
Acting
Rossano Brazzi's magnetic screen presence carries the entire charade.
Production
Glamorous Caucasus sets built on Italian soundstages.
Director
Nunzio Malasomma
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released as Italy rebuilt its film industry post-WWII, this adapts a 19th-century Russian novel—ironic given the anti-Russian imperial plot.
Rossano Brazzi would soon become an international star in Hollywood; this was his last major Italian role before the leap.
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