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La Strada

79.16% | September 23, 1954 | Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Carlo Ponti
Producer
Nino Rota
Original Music Composer
Dino De Laurentiis
Producer

Cast

Anthony Quinn
Anthony Quinn
Zampanò
Richard Basehart
Richard Basehart
Il 'Matto'
Aldo Silvani
Aldo Silvani
Il Signor Giraffa
Marcella Rovere
Marcella Rovere
La Vedova