The Road (1954)
"La strada" (original title)108 min - Drama - 16 July 1956 (USA)
A care-free girl is sold to a traveling entertainer, consequently enduring physical and emotional pain along the way.
Director: Federico Fellini
Writers: Federico Fellini (story), Tullio Pinelli (story), 2 more credits »
Stars: Anthony Quinn, Giulietta Masina, Richard Basehart | See full cast and crew »
Storyline
Sad story of a waif, Gelsomina, who is sold by her mother to Zampano for 10,000 lire and a few kilos of food. Zampano is a traveling showman who exhibits feats of strength by breaking a chain wrapped around his chest. He performs in village squares and then passes the hat for whatever the normally small crowd is prepared to give. He teaches Gelsomina a drum roll as part of his introduction. He doesn't treat her well and when she tries to run away, he beats her. They eventually join a small traveling circus where they meet a tight-rope walker who convinces Gelsomina to question her choices. Written by garykmcd
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