La Strada

La Strada

1954

Movie Information

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.

Release Date

September 23, 1954

Director

Federico Fellini

Runtime

1h 55m

Cast

Giulietta MasinaAnthony QuinnRichard BasehartAldo SilvaniMarcella RovereLivia VenturiniPietro CeccarelliGiovanna GalliGustavo GiorgiYami Kamadeva

Production

Ponti-De Laurentiis Cinematografica

Genres

Drama

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