Anthony of Padua
Biography of the famous saint of Portuguese origin recalled from the readings of a young boy who one day goes to church with his mother to pray for the return of his father, who is missing in action.
Biography of the famous saint of Portuguese origin recalled from the readings of a young boy who one day goes to church with his mother to pray for the return of his father, who is missing in action.
Aldo Fiorelli
Fernando - poi Antonio di Padova
Silvana Pampanini
Anita - madre di Ferdinando
Carlo Giustini
Padre di Ferdinando
Aldo Fabrizi
Ezzelino Da Romano
Manoel Roero
Conte Vincenzo
Luigi Pavese
Don Luigi
Ugo Sasso
Il contadino
Lola Braccini
Sua madre
Biography of the famous saint of Portuguese origin recalled from the readings of a young boy who one day goes to church with his mother to pray for the return of his father, who is missing in action.
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