However, the film places the action in the mid-19th century, around the time of the novel's publication.

The film placed at sixth place in the Italian box office ranking for the season 1968/69.

The film also places the abduction in a wider social context.

The film placed ninth on the box office charts for opening weekend.

The film placed first in the weekend's box office with $29,140,617.

The film places its characters thoroughly in their social milieu.

In its second weekend, the film placed number five, earning £769,381.

The film won regionals, state, and then placed third in the nationals.

The film placed fifth in the box office top ten with a low $8,300,000 gross on its opening weekend.

The film places the weight of moral judgment completely in its viewers' hands.