La Strada

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.

Release Date

Sep 23, 1954

Runtime

1h 55m

Director

Federico Fellini

Original Title

La strada

Country

Italy

Company

Ponti-De Laurentiis Cinematografica