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Cast & Crew

Anthony Quinn
As Zampanò
Goffredo Unger
As Man Restraining Zampano from Attacking (uncredited)
Richard Basehart
As Il 'Matto'
Nazzareno Zamperla
As Man Restraining Zampano from Attacking (uncredited)
Arnoldo Foà
As Zampanò (Voice) (Uncredited)
Pietro Ceccarelli
As Innkeeper (uncredited)
Mario Passante
As Waiter (uncredited)

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Set in the 1950s, La Strada follows the story of Gelsomina, a naive and simple-minded young woman who is sold by her impoverished mother to the brutish strongman Zampanò to be his assistant and wife. As they travel the Italian countryside performing together, Gelsomina finds a kindred spirit in Il Matto, a gentle-natured tightrope-walking clown, and contemplates leaving Zampanò. However, their relationship is complicated by Zampanò's volcanic temper and possessiveness, leading to tragic consequences. The film explores themes of servitude, love, and the struggle for independence, set against the backdrop of a traveling circus.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as La Strada include The World of Apu, 12 Angry Men, Le Beau Serge, I Live in Fear, Sunset Blvd., Phantom From Space (In Color).

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La Strada was released in theaters on July 16, 1956.