La Strada (1954)
La Strada is a 1954 Italian-language drama movie directed by Federico Fellini, with a running time of 1h 55m. It stars Giulietta Masina, Anthony Quinn and Richard Basehart.
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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What is La Strada about?
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.
When was La Strada released?
La Strada was released on 23 September 1954.
How long is La Strada?
La Strada runs 1h 55m.
Who made La Strada?
La Strada was directed by Federico Fellini.
Where can I watch La Strada?
La Strada is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Kanopy and Amazon Video.
Where to watch La Strada
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Watch free: Kanopy
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Cast
- Giulietta Masina as Gelsomina
- Anthony Quinn as Zampanò
- Richard Basehart as Il 'Matto'
- Aldo Silvani as Il Signor Giraffa
- Marcella Rovere as La Vedova
- Livia Venturini as La Suorina
- Pietro Ceccarelli as Innkeeper (uncredited)
- Giovanna Galli as Prostitute at the Inn (uncredited)
- Gustavo Giorgi as (uncredited)
- Yami Kamadeva as Prostitute (uncredited)
- Mario Passante as Waiter (uncredited)
- Anna Primula as Gelsomina's Mother (uncredited)