Proibito rubare adolfo celi biography

1948’s Neapolitan Drama: A Closer Look at Proibito rubare.

“Proibito rubare” (Forbidden to Steal) is a 1948 film directed by Luigi Comencini.

The movie serves as an Italian rendition of “Boys Town” (1938), set in post-war Naples.

Featuring a young Adolfo Celi (as the priest) and the seasoned Tina Pica (the cook), the film also showcases a group of young boys cast directly from the streets. Notably, Mario Russo (“Peppinello”) stands out as the only one in the group who would later be offered further opportunities in front of the camera.

Plot Summary

Don Pietro Tassinari arrives in Naples planning to embark on a journey to Kenya to work as a missionary.

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However, at the train station, his suitcase is stolen. While attempting to retrieve his belongings, he becomes acquainted with the stark reality of the city’s impoverished neighborhoods—a stark contrast to his native Sondrio.

He becomes particularly concerned with the plight of