A Pistol Shot (1942 film)

A Pistol Shot (Italian: Un colpo di pistola) is a 1942 Italian historical drama film directed by Renato Castellani and starring Assia Noris, Fosco Giachetti, and Antonio Centa.^[1] The film was shot at the Palatino Studios in Rome with sets designed by the art director Gino Brosio. It belongs to the movies of the calligrafismo style. The film is an adaptation of Alexandr Pushkin's short story The Shot (Pushkin), published in 1831.

A Pistol Shot
Still with Assia Norris and Antonio Centa
Directed by	Renato Castellani
Written by	Alexander Pushkin (story) Alberto Moravia Mario Soldati Corrado Pavolini Mario Bonfantini Renato Castellani
Starring	Assia Noris Fosco Giachetti Antonio Centa Rubi Dalma
Cinematography	Massimo Terzano
Edited by	Mario Serandrei
Music by	Vincenzo Tommasini
Production company	Lux Film
Distributed by	Lux Film
Release date	31 August 1942 (1942-08-31)
Running time	90 minutes
Country	Italy
Language	Italian

Synopsis

In Nineteenth century Russia, two men fight a duel over a woman.

Partial cast

• Assia Noris as Mascia
• Fosco Giachetti as Andrea
• Antonio Centa as Sergio
• Rubi Dalma as zia di Mascia
• Anna Capodaglio as la governante
• Renato Cialente as Gerardo De Valmont
• Mimì Dugini as Antonietta
• Romolo Costa as Il Generale
• Saro Urzì as Uno Dei Servitori Alla Scampagnata