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About
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. Soon Zampanò must deal with his jealousy and conflicted feelings about Gelsomina when she finds a kindred spirit in Il Matto, the carefree circus fool, and contemplates leaving Zampanò.
Theatrical
Jul 16, 1956
Theaters
1
Director
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Ponti-De Laurentiis Cinematografica
Original Title
La strada
Original Language
Italian
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Already, word has come from the world's film centers - a great picture is coming...unique in its elemental story and setting...rare in the earthy, human magnificence of its portrayals.
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Cast
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Giulietta Masina
Gelsomina
A
Anthony Quinn
Zampanò
R
Richard Basehart
Matto
A
Aldo Silvani
Mr. Giraffa
L
Livia Venturini
Nun
P
Pietro Ceccarelli
Innkeeper (uncredited)
G
Gustavo Giorgi
(uncredited)
Y
Yami Kamadeva
Prostitute (uncredited)
M
Mario Passante
Waiter (uncredited)
G
Goffredo Unger
Man Restraining Zampano (uncredited)
N
Nazzareno Zamperla
Man Restraining Zampano (uncredited)
A
Arnoldo Foà
Zampanò (voice) (uncredited)
