Teresa

Teresa is a 1951 American romantic drama film directed by Fred Zinnemann and starring Pier Angeli and John Ericson. The film's screenplay was written by Stewart Stern based on a story he wrote with Alfred Hayes, for which they were nominated for an Academy Award for Best Story. Plot Phillip Cass, a sensitive young man, is saddled with a mother from hell. While fighting in Italy during World War II, he marries a sweet, young Italian woman (Pier Angeli) who might be able to change his life and satisfy his desire to be loved. Readjustment proves difficult as the young couple have to share a New York apartment with his parents and sister, while Philip feels a failure at menial jobs. The birth of a baby finally gives the couple new hope. Cast Pier Angeli as Teresa Russo John Ericson as Philip Cass Patricia Collinge as Mrs. Clara Cass Richard Bishop as Mr. Cass Peggy Ann Garner as Susan Cass Ralph Meeker as Sgt. Dobbs Bill Mauldin as Grissom Ave Ninchi as Teresa's Mother Edward Binns as Sgt. Brown Rod Steiger as Frank Aldo Silvani as Professor Crocce Tommy Lewis as Walter Franco Interlenghi as Mario Lee Marvin as G.I. (uncredited) Reception According to MGM records, the film made $743,000 in the United States and Canada, and $1,004,000 elsewhere, recording a profit of $421,000.