Nights of Cabiria
Le notti di Cabiria
“The story of a betrayed but unquenchable little Roman street-walker.”
Synopsis
Rome, 1957. A woman, Cabiria, is robbed and left to drown by her boyfriend, Giorgio. Rescued, she resumes her life and tries her best to find happiness in a cynical world. Even when she thinks her struggles are over and she has found happiness and contentment, things may not be what they seem.
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NIGHTS OF CABIRIA TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-08
Top Cast
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Giulietta Masina
Maria 'Cabiria' Ceccarelli
François Périer
Oscar D'Onofrio
Franca Marzi
Wanda
Amedeo Nazzari
Alberto Lazzari
Aldo Silvani
The wizard
Dorian Gray
Jessy
Ennio Girolami
Amleto, 'il magnaccia'
Mario Passante
Uncle of Amleto
Franco Balducci
Spectator on the Stage of the Cinema (uncredited)
Ciccio Barbi
Man on the Stage (uncredited)
Luciano Bonanni
Man in Black Suit at the Edge of the River (uncredited)
Leo Catozzo
Man with the Sack (uncredited)
Mimmo Poli
Man Eating in the Nightclub (uncredited)
Dominique Delouche
Priest with the Flag (uncredited)
Franco Fabrizi
Giorgio (uncredited)
Sandro Moretti
Un papponcello (uncredited)
Polidor
Friar (uncredited)
María Luisa Rolando
Marisa (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 31, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 4, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$752K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Federico Fellini
- Screenplay & Story
- Federico Fellini, Ennio Flaiano, Tullio Pinelli, Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Original Score
- Nino Rota
- Original Title
- Le notti di Cabiria
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $752K
- Production Studios
- DDL Cinematografica, Les Films Marceau
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Federico Fellini
Federico Fellini, Ennio Flaiano, Tullio Pinelli, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Brunello Rondi
Nino Rota
Aldo Tonti
Leo Catozzo
Dino De Laurentiis
Department Leadership Roster
Federico Fellini
Director
Federico Fellini
Screenplay
Ennio Flaiano
Screenplay
Tullio Pinelli
Screenplay
Nino Rota
Original Music Composer
Aldo Tonti
Director of Photography
Dino De Laurentiis
Producer
Piero Gherardi
Costume Design
Piero Gherardi
Production Design
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Screenplay
Leo Catozzo
Editor
Brunello Rondi
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nights of Cabiria
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nights of Cabiria about?
Rome, 1957. A woman, Cabiria, is robbed and left to drown by her boyfriend, Giorgio. Rescued, she resumes her life and tries her best to find happiness in a cynical world. Even when she thinks her struggles are over and she has found happiness and contentment, things may not be what they seem.
Who directed Nights of Cabiria?
Nights of Cabiria was directed by Federico Fellini.
Who stars in Nights of Cabiria?
The principal cast of Nights of Cabiria includes Giulietta Masina, François Périer, Franca Marzi, Amedeo Nazzari, Aldo Silvani.
When was Nights of Cabiria released and how long is it?
Nights of Cabiria was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did Nights of Cabiria make at the box office?
Nights of Cabiria grossed $752K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Nights of Cabiria?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nights of Cabiria was composed by Nino Rota.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nights of Cabiria?
Nights of Cabiria holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).