Fugitive in Trieste


Fugitive in Trieste is a 1951 Italian war-drama film directed by Guido [Salvini (director)|Guido Salvini] and starring Doris Duranti, Jacques Sernas and Massimo Girotti.

Plot

Giulio, an Italian Air Force officer is arrested by Allies of [World War II|Allied] forces who believe he has deliberately bombed a hospital ship during World [War II]. Through the efforts of Lida, his sweetheart, a witness is found who proves the bombing was not intentional but the result of being hit by enemy fire.

Cast

Fugitive in Trieste was one of a number of films of the era, including the British production Sleeping Car to Trieste and American Diplomatic Courier that used Trieste as a backdrop. These films often highlighted its cosmopolitan nature and as a borderline between different powers due to the Free [Territory of Trieste|Trieste question].