When his rural family seeks better fortunes in Milan, the noble Rocco (Alain Delon, establishing his international stardom) finds success in the boxing ring, but trouble looms when he and a brother become infatuated with the same woman. Unfolding in five chapters—one for each sibling—this sweeping, noir-tinted melodrama from Luchino Visconti (The Leopard) is adored by directors including Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, and Bong Joon-Ho.

This screening is presented in conjunction with a Cinema Classics Seminar taught by Maurizio Giammarco, Ph.D. Seating for screening-only attendees will begin at 1:00 pm. Just want to see the film? Purchase your tickets from this page.