Man of Straw
L'uomo di paglia
Synopsis
Andrea Zaccardi has returned home from hunting. He and his wife Luisa are very close. Their young son Giulio develops a cough. The doctor recommends the seaside. Luisa leaves with Giulio for several weeks. Andrea stays to work at the metal shop.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pietro Germi
- Screenplay & Story
- Pietro Germi, Alfredo Giannetti
- Original Score
- Carlo Rustichelli
- Original Title
- L'uomo di paglia
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Lux Film, Vides Cinematografica, Cinecittà Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pietro Germi
Pietro Germi, Alfredo Giannetti, Piero De Bernardi, Leonardo Benvenuti
Carlo Rustichelli
Leonida Barboni
Dolores Tamburini
Franco Cristaldi
Department Leadership Roster
Pietro Germi
Director
Pietro Germi
Screenplay
Alfredo Giannetti
Screenplay
Franco Cristaldi
Producer
Dolores Tamburini
Editor
Carlo Egidi
Production Design
Carlo Rustichelli
Original Music Composer
Leonida Barboni
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Man of Straw.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man of Straw
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Man of Straw about?
Andrea Zaccardi has returned home from hunting. He and his wife Luisa are very close. Their young son Giulio develops a cough. The doctor recommends the seaside. Luisa leaves with Giulio for several weeks. Andrea stays to work at the metal shop.
Who directed Man of Straw?
Man of Straw was directed by Pietro Germi.
Who stars in Man of Straw?
The principal cast of Man of Straw includes Pietro Germi, Luisa Della Noce, Franca Bettoia, Saro Urzì, Edoardo Nevola.
When was Man of Straw released and how long is it?
Man of Straw was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Man of Straw?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Man of Straw was composed by Carlo Rustichelli.