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The Capture of Roma
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THE CAPTURE OF ROMA

La presa di Roma

Directed by Filoteo Alberini
Italy, 1905
Short

Synopsis

The capture of Rome, 1870. General Carchidio is blindfolded at Ponte Milvio and taken by coach to General Ermanno Kanzler of the Papal Army. Kanzler refuses Carchidio’s ultimatum to surrender. Troops storm a breach in the city walls.

Synopsis

The capture of Rome, 1870. General Carchidio is blindfolded at Ponte Milvio and taken by coach to General Ermanno Kanzler of the Papal Army. Kanzler refuses Carchidio’s ultimatum to surrender. Troops storm a breach in the city walls.