Plot Summary
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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Full Cast & Characters
Giulietta Masina
Gelsomina
Anthony Quinn
Zampanò
Richard Basehart
Matto
Aldo Silvani
Mr. Giraffa
Marcella Rovere
Widow
Livia Venturini
Nun
Pietro Ceccarelli
Innkeeper (uncredited)
Giovanna Galli
Prostitute at Inn (uncredited)
Gustavo Giorgi
(uncredited)
Yami Kamadeva
Prostitute (uncredited)
Mario Passante
Waiter (uncredited)
Anna Primula
Gelsomina's Mother (uncredited)
Director & Crew
Federico Fellini
Director
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What is the TMDB rating of La Strada?
It has a TMDB rating of 7.9/10 based on 1208 votes.
Who directed La Strada?
La Strada was directed by Federico Fellini and released in 1954.
How long is La Strada?
La Strada has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1954-09-23
- Status
- Released