La Strada

IMDb 7.9 1954 • 115 min • Drama

Director

Federico Fellini

Country

IT

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.

Top Cast

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