La Strada (1954)
Filmed in Italy - where it happened!
1954 · NR · 1h 55m · Drama
Genres: Drama
When Gelsomina, a naïve young woman, is purchased from her impoverished mother by brutish circus strongman Zampanò to be his wife and partner, she loyally endures her husband's coldness and abuse as they travel the Italian countryside performing together.
Director: Federico Fellini
Writers: Federico Fellini, Tullio Pinelli
Music by: Nino Rota
Cinematography: Otello Martelli, Carlo Carlini
Editor: Leo Catozzo
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Cast
Giulietta Masina as GelsominaAnthony Quinn as ZampanòRichard Basehart as MattoAldo Silvani as Mr. GiraffaMarcella Rovere as WidowLivia Venturini as NunPietro Ceccarelli as Innkeeper (uncredited)Giovanna Galli as Prostitute at Inn (uncredited)Gustavo Giorgi as (uncredited)Yami Kamadeva as Prostitute (uncredited)Mario Passante as Waiter (uncredited)Anna Primula as Gelsomina's Mother (uncredited)More like this
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