The movie we’re talking about is ‘Light in the Piazza’ which was released in 1962. Leading actors included Olivia de Havilland, Rossano Brazzi, and Yvette Mimieux, among others. Within this article, you will learn where the movie was shot, further details about the filming locations, and some fun facts about the film.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of ‘Light in the Piazza’ happened at various locations in Italy. These included Florence, Tuscany, and Rome, Lazio. The filming started on May 8, 1961.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Olivia de Havilland | Meg Johnson |
| Rossano Brazzi | Signor Naccarelli |
| Yvette Mimieux | Clara Johnson |
| George Hamilton | Fabrizio Naccarelli |
| Isabel Dean | Miss Hawtree |
| Moultrie Kelsall | The Minister |
| Nancy Nevinson | Signora Naccarelli |
| Barry Sullivan | Noel Johnson |
| Luciano Barontino | Marchese (uncredited) |
| Peppino De Martino | Train Conductor (uncredited) |
| Bonas Eugevio | Policeman (uncredited) |
| William E. Greene | The Consular Agent (uncredited) |
| Vezio Natili | Passerby at Airport (uncredited) |
| Steve Plytas | Concierge (uncredited) |
| Robert Rietty | The Priest (uncredited) |
| Rosella Spinelli | Giuseppina Naccarelli (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- ‘Light in the Piazza’ was a romance-backed drama movie that was premiered in the United States on February 9, 1962.
- The story revolved around a mentally disabled girl named Clara Johnson, portrayed by Yvette Mimieux, her parents Noel and Meg Johnson, and her romantic interest Fabrizio Naccarelli.
- Directed by Guy Green and with screenplay written by Julius J. Epstein, the movie was nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award.
- Cast members included many other noticeable names like George Hamilton, Isabel Dean, Moultrie Kelsall, and Barry Sullivan, among others.
- Another interesting point is the replacement of James Darren by George Hamilton at the last moment during the film making process.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Florence, Tuscany, Italy
- Latitude: 43.7699685
- Longitude: 11.2576706
- Place ID: ChIJrdbSgKZWKhMRAyrH7xd51ZM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Location Name: Rome, Lazio, Italy
- Latitude: 41.8967068
- Longitude: 12.4822025
- Place ID: ChIJu46S-ZZhLxMROG5lkwZ3D7k
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
