Teresa (1951 film)

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.