La Strada

About 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.

Where to Watch

Stream on The Criterion Channel, HBO (Via Hulu), Max. Watch free on Kanopy. Rent on Amazon, Fandango at Home, YouTube, AppleTV (cheapest: $3.99). Buy on Amazon, Fandango at Home, YouTube, AppleTV (cheapest: $14.99).

Cast & Crew

Directed by Federico Fellini

Starring Giulietta Masina, Anthony Quinn, Richard Basehart, Aldo Silvani, Marcella Rovere

Produced by Ponti-De Laurentiis Cinematografica