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Man of Straw

Man of Straw

1958•1h 43m•7.1/10
DramaRomance

Ratings

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7.1/10(17)

Andrea Zaccardi has returned home from hunting. He and his wife Luisa are very close. Their young son Giulio develops a cough. The doctor recommends the seaside. Luisa leaves with Giulio for several weeks. Andrea stays to work at the metal shop.

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Production

Lux Film, Vides Cinematografica, Cinecittà Studios

Language

IT

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Pietro Germi

Pietro Germi

Andrea

Luisa Della Noce

Luisa Della Noce

Luisa

Franca Bettoia

Franca Bettoia

Rita

Saro Urzì

Saro Urzì

Beppe

Edoardo Nevola

Edoardo Nevola

Giulio

Luciano Marin

Luciano Marin

Gino

Milly

Milly

Se stessa

Romolo Giordani

Caporetto

Andrea Fantacci

Festucci

Mario Brega

Mario Brega

Uomo che blocca Andrea davanti al tassista (uncredited)

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