La strada
La Strada (1954)
“Filmed in Italy - where it happened!”
Synopsis & Story Arc
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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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Directing & Screenplay
Cast & Characters
Giulietta Masina
Giulietta Masina
as Gelsomina
Anthony Quinn
Anthony Quinn
as Zampanò
Richard Basehart
Richard Basehart
as Matto
Aldo Silvani
Aldo Silvani
as Mr. Giraffa
Marcella Rovere
Marcella Rovere
as Widow
Livia Venturini
Livia Venturini
as Nun
Pietro Ceccarelli
Pietro Ceccarelli
as Innkeeper (uncredited)Giovanna Galli
Giovanna Galli
as Prostitute at Inn (uncredited)Gustavo Giorgi
Gustavo Giorgi
as (uncredited)Yami Kamadeva
Yami Kamadeva
as Prostitute (uncredited)
Mario Passante
Mario Passante
as Waiter (uncredited)Anna Primula
Anna Primula
as Gelsomina's Mother (uncredited)Cinematography & Large-Format Specifications
Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 115 min |
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