La Strada
1107 reviews
Drama
1h 55m
1954
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...
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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.
- DirectorFederico Fellini
- Release23 September 1954
- GenreDrama
- Duration1h 55m
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- Rate1107 reviews
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Cast

Giulietta Masina
Gelsomina

Anthony Quinn
Zampanò

Richard Basehart
Il 'Matto'

Aldo Silvani
Il Signor Giraffa

Marcella Rovere
La Vedova

Pietro Ceccarelli
Innkeeper (uncredited)

Mario Passante
Waiter (uncredited)

Goffredo Unger
Man Restraining Zampano from Attacking (uncredited)

Nazzareno Zamperla
Man Restraining Zampano from Attacking (uncredited)
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