La Strada
La strada
“Filmed in Italy - where it happened!”
Synopsis
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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La Strada (1954) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-17
Top Cast
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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)
Alexandre Trannoy
Juggler (uncredited)
Goffredo Unger
Man Restraining Zampano (uncredited)
Nazzareno Zamperla
Man Restraining Zampano (uncredited)
Arnoldo Foà
Zampanò (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Italian Film Week London
Festival / Special Debut
July 16, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 10, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Federico Fellini
- Screenplay & Story
- Tullio Pinelli, Federico Fellini
- Original Score
- Nino Rota
- Original Title
- La strada
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Ponti-De Laurentiis Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Federico Fellini
Tullio Pinelli, Federico Fellini, Ennio Flaiano
Nino Rota
Otello Martelli, Carlo Carlini
Leo Catozzo
Carlo Ponti, Dino De Laurentiis
Department Leadership Roster
Carlo Ponti
Producer
Nino Rota
Original Music Composer
Dino De Laurentiis
Producer
Tullio Pinelli
Screenplay
Federico Fellini
Director
Otello Martelli
Director of Photography
Federico Fellini
Screenplay
Mario Ravasco
Production Design
Margherita Marinari
Costume Design
Leo Catozzo
Editor
Carlo Carlini
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Strada
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed La Strada?
La Strada was directed by Federico Fellini.
Who stars in La Strada?
The principal cast of La Strada includes Giulietta Masina, Anthony Quinn, Richard Basehart, Aldo Silvani, Marcella Rovere.
When was La Strada released and how long is it?
La Strada was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for La Strada?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Strada was composed by Nino Rota.
What is the age rating and content advisory for La Strada?
La Strada holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).