Movie Description
La strada
(1954)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Federico Fellini
- Producer : Dino De Laurentiis,Carlo Ponti
- Editor : Leo Catozzo
- Cast : Anthony Quinn,Giulietta Masina,Richard Basehart,Aldo Silvani,Marcella Rovere,Livia Venturini,Pietro Ceccarelli,Giovanna Galli,Gustavo Giorgi,Yami Kamadeva,Mario Passante,Anna Primula,Alexandre Trannoy,Goffredo Unger,Nazzareno Zamperla
Cast
Zampanò
Gelsomina
Il 'Matto'
Il Signor Giraffa
La Vedova
La Suorina
Innkeeper (uncredited)
Prostitute at the Inn (uncredited)
(uncredited)
Prostitute (uncredited)
Waiter (uncredited)
Gelsomina's Mother (uncredited)
Juggler (uncredited)
Man Restraining Zampano from Attacking (uncredited)
Man Restraining Zampano from Attacking (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleLa strada
Status Released
Release Information
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1954-09-23
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 55m
Production CompaniesPonti-De Laurentiis Cinematografica
Genres
- Drama