Anthony Quinn is nigh on perfect for the "Zampanò" role here. He is a travelling strong...


La Strada
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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La Strada
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 23, 1954
Runtime
1h 55m
Genres
Drama
User Score
79%
Original Title
La strada
Production Companies
Ponti-De Laurentiis Cinematografica
Director
Federico Fellini
Description
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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