Paisan
Paisà
“There are always opportunities for redemption.”
Synopsis
Six stories unfold in various regions, from Sicily to the northern Po Valley as American military personnel interact with a variety of Italian locals over eighteen months in the push north during the Italian Campaign of WWII as German forces retreat.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Roberto Rossellini: The War Trilogy - trailer | BFI Blu-rayOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-03-02
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Carmela Sazio
Carmela
Robert Van Loon
Joe
Benjamin Emanuel
American Soldier
Raymond Campbell
American Soldier
Harold Wagner
Harry, a German soldier
Albert Heinze
German soldier
Merlin Berth
Merlin, American Soldier
Mats Carlson
Swede, an American soldier
Leonard Parrish
An American soldier
Dots Johnson
American MP
Alfonsino Pasca
Pasquale
Maria Michi
Francesca
Gar Moore
Fred, an American soldier
Harriet Medin
Harriet, the nurse
Renzo Avanzo
Massimo
William Tubbs
Captain Bill Martin
Dale Edmonds
Dale
Roberto Van Loel
German soldier
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 29, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 27, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberto Rossellini
- Screenplay & Story
- Roberto Rossellini, Sergio Amidei, Federico Fellini, Klaus Mann, Rod E. Geiger
- Original Score
- Renzo Rossellini
- Original Title
- Paisà
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, German, Latin, English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Organizzazione Film Internazionali (OFI), Foreign Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberto Rossellini
Roberto Rossellini, Sergio Amidei, Federico Fellini, Klaus Mann, Rod E. Geiger, Marcello Pagliero, Alfred Hayes, Vasco Pratolini
Renzo Rossellini
Otello Martelli
Eraldo Da Roma
Roberto Rossellini, Rod E. Geiger, Mario Conti
Department Leadership Roster
Roberto Rossellini
Director
Roberto Rossellini
Screenplay
Sergio Amidei
Screenplay
Federico Fellini
Screenplay
Renzo Rossellini
Original Music Composer
Otello Martelli
Director of Photography
Eraldo Da Roma
Editor
Roberto Rossellini
Producer
Vasco Pratolini
Writer
Klaus Mann
Screenplay
Rod E. Geiger
Screenplay
Rod E. Geiger
Producer
Mario Conti
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Paisan.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paisan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Paisan about?
Six stories unfold in various regions, from Sicily to the northern Po Valley as American military personnel interact with a variety of Italian locals over eighteen months in the push north during the Italian Campaign of WWII as German forces retreat.
Who directed Paisan?
Paisan was directed by Roberto Rossellini.
Who stars in Paisan?
The principal cast of Paisan includes Carmela Sazio, Robert Van Loon, Benjamin Emanuel, Raymond Campbell, Harold Wagner.
When was Paisan released and how long is it?
Paisan was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Paisan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paisan was composed by Renzo Rossellini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Paisan?
Paisan holds official age classifications: FR: TP.