Eugenia Grandet (also known as Eugenie Grandet) is a 1946 Italian historical drama film directed by Mario Soldati. It is based on the 1833 novel Eugénie Grandet by Honoré de Balzac. The novel has been adapted into films on a number of occasions. The film's sets were designed by art director Gastone Medin.
The film entered the competition at the 7th Venice International Film Festival. For her performance Alida Valli won the Nastro d'Argento for Best Actress. The film also won the Nastro d'Argento for Best Scenography.
Cast
Alida Valli as Eugenia Grandet
Giorgio De Lullo as Charles Grandet
Gualtiero Tumiati as Felix Grandet
Giuditta Rissone as Eugenia's mother
Maria Bodi as Madame Des Grassins
Giuseppe Varni as Mr. Des Grassins
Pina Gallini as Nanon
Lina Gennari as Marquise D'Aubrion
Enzo Biliotti as Notary Cruchet
Liana Del Balzo