Judith and Holofernes (Italian: Giuditta e Oloferne) is a 1929 Italian silent historical film directed by Baldassarre Negroni and starring Bartolomeo Pagano, Jia Ruskaja and Franz Sala. It was the final film of Pagano, who had been famous during the silent era for his portrayals of Maciste.
The film is based on the story of Judith beheading Holofernes. A 1959 film, Judith and Holofernes, was also inspired by the tale.
Cast
Bartolomeo Pagano
Jia Ruskaja
Franz Sala
Carlo Tedeschi
Giuseppe Brignone
Augusto Bandini
Felice Minotti
Lore Lay
Giorgio Curti
Anna Mari
Andrea Bani
Nino Altieri