Movie

La Strada

“Filmed in Italy - where it happened!”

★ 7.9(1,168)19541h 55m

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Good to know

Director: Federico Fellini
Release date: 1954-09-23
Runtime: 1h 55m
Language: Italian
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: Ponti-De Laurentiis Cinematografica

La Strada — trailer

About La Strada

La Strada is a 1954 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Federico Fellini, starring Giulietta Masina, Anthony Quinn and Richard Basehart. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.9/10 from 1,168 viewers. Below you can see where to watch La Strada in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Giulietta Masina

Gelsomina

Anthony Quinn

Zampanò

Richard Basehart

Il 'Matto'

Aldo Silvani

Il Signor Giraffa

Marcella Rovere

La Vedova

Livia Venturini

La Suorina

Pietro Ceccarelli

Innkeeper (uncredited)

Giovanna Galli

Prostitute at the Inn (uncredited)

Gustavo Giorgi

(uncredited)

Yami Kamadeva

Prostitute (uncredited)

Mario Passante

Waiter (uncredited)

Anna Primula

Gelsomina's Mother (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

prisondying and deathrage and hateunsociabilitycircusauthorityin love with enemywavesadnessroad tripsinglerevengeblack and white

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch La Strada in South Africa?+

La Strada is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is La Strada on Netflix?+

La Strada is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is La Strada?+

La Strada has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Who stars in La Strada?+

La Strada stars Giulietta Masina, Anthony Quinn, Richard Basehart, Aldo Silvani and Marcella Rovere.

When did La Strada come out?+

La Strada is a 1954 movie directed by Federico Fellini.

What genre is La Strada?+

La Strada is Drama film.

Who directed La Strada?+

La Strada was directed by Federico Fellini.