Eclipse Series 27: Raffaello Matarazzo’s Runaway Melodramas — 4-DVD Set

Eclipse Series 27: Raffaello Matarazzo’s Runaway Melodramas is a four-film DVD set of Italian melodramas: Chains, Tormento, Nobody’s Children and The White Angel. The listed total runtime is 6 hours and 28 minutes, with Italian mono audio and English subtitles described in the listing.

At a glance

Collects four films directed by Raffaello Matarazzo, starring Amedeo Nazzari and Yvonne Sanson.
The White Angel continues the story of the couple from Nobody’s Children.
The films are described as black-and-white, with Italian dialogue and English subtitles.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Four related melodramas are gathered in one set, including a sequel that follows Nobody’s Children.
English subtitles are listed for the Italian-language films.
The four listed individual runtimes range from 94 to 100 minutes.

Cons

The listed presentation is black-and-white and full-screen, rather than a modern widescreen release.

Technical specifications

14 specifications

Disc and playback details
Format	Black & White, Box set, Full Screen, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled
Number of discs	4
Language	Italian (Mono)
Subtitles	English
Runtime	6 hours and 28 minutes

Films
Included titles	Chains / Tormento / Nobody's Children / The White Angel
Chains runtime	94 minutes
Tormento runtime	98 minutes
Nobody’s Children runtime	96 minutes
The White Angel runtime	100 minutes

Release and listing details
Studio	Criterion Collection
Release date	June 21, 2011
Item model number	CRRN124DVD
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4 ounces

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing names four films and gives a 6 hours and 28 minutes total runtime. It also describes the language inconsistently as English in one field and Italian (Mono) in another, while the film descriptions specify Italian with English subtitles. Confirm the desired audio and subtitle configuration before buying.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers collecting Criterion Eclipse DVDs or exploring Italian melodrama from the late 1940s and 1950s.
Buyers who want the connected Nobody’s Children and The White Angel films alongside two other Matarazzo dramas.
Viewers comfortable with black-and-white, full-screen films and English subtitles.

Less suited to

Viewers seeking color films, widescreen presentation or an explicitly confirmed English-dubbed version.

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Frequently asked questions

Which films are included?

The set lists Chains, Tormento, Nobody’s Children and The White Angel.

What audio and subtitles are listed?

The details list Italian mono audio and English subtitles. Another language field says English, so the listing is inconsistent and the audio configuration should be confirmed.

How many discs and how long is the set?

The listing specifies four discs and a total runtime of 6 hours and 28 minutes.

Is The White Angel connected to another film in the set?

Yes. The description identifies it as a sequel to Nobody’s Children.