Film
La Strada (1954)
Filmed in Italy - where it happened!
Drama· Directed by Federico Fellini· 115 min
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.
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- You've been hearing about a great picture called La Strada (The Road)... now it is here!
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- This is the picture YOU'VE HEARD about!
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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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Top billing
- Giulietta Masina as Gelsomina
- Anthony Quinn as Zampanò
- Richard Basehart as Matto
- Aldo Silvani as Mr. Giraffa
- Marcella Rovere as Widow