La Strada (1954)

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Written by Federico Fellini, Ennio Flaiano

Directed by Federico Fellini

Running Time: 120 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1954

Rating: PG Certificate

Production Country: Italy

Filmed in Black and White

Zampanò, a performer in a traveling carnival, purchases the poor, young Gelsomina to be his wife and assistant. She quietly endures a life of emotional coldness and cruelty; only Ilmatto, a quicksilver trapeze artist who befriends Gelsomina, offers her warmth and kindness. When Zampano, in a rage, accidentally kills Ilmatto, Gelsomina is plunged into despair, precipitating a tragedy that will haunt her husband forever.

Cast

Anthony QuinnZampanò
Giulietta MasinaGelsomina
Image for Richard BasehartRichard BasehartThe 'Fool'
Aldo SilvaniMr Giraffe
Marcella RovereThe Widow
Livia VenturiniThe Sister

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