La Strada

1954 PG-13 1h 55m

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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.

Director Federico Fellini

Writers

Federico Fellini Tullio Pinelli Tullio Pinelli

Stars

Giulietta Masina Anthony Quinn Richard Basehart

Innkeeper (uncredited)

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Giovanna Galli

Prostitute at the Inn (uncredited)

Prostitute (uncredited)

Gelsomina's Mother (uncredited)

Man Restraining Zampano from Attacking (uncredited)

Nazzareno Zamperla

Man Restraining Zampano from Attacking (uncredited)

Arnoldo Foà

Zampanò (Voice) (Uncredited)

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Geronimo1967 20 Mar 2024

7/10

Anthony Quinn is nigh on perfect for the "Zampanò" role here. He is a travelling strongman who buys "Gelsomina" (Giulietta Masina) from her mother for a pretty paltry sum and some food. She's none-too-pleased with her new, nomadic, life and he is not exactly the ideal companion. In fact, he's a bit of a thug! She's no shrinking violet, though, and after some failed attempts at escape, determines t...