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The story of a betrayed but unquenchable little Roman street-walker. - Nights of Cabiria
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Title: Nights of Cabiria

Release Date: 3 Oct 1957

Runtime: 1h 50m

Genre: Drama

Director: DDL Cinematografica, Les Films Marceau

Production Companies: DDL Cinematografica, Les Films Marceau

Overview: Rome, 1957. A woman, Cabiria, is robbed and left to drown by her boyfriend, Giorgio. Rescued, she resumes her life and tries her best to find happiness in a cynical world. Even when she thinks her struggles are over and she has found happiness and contentment, things may not be what they seem.

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Average Vote: 7.988 (769 votes)

Cast

  • Maria 'Cabiria' Ceccarelli: Giulietta Masina
  • Oscar D'Onofrio: François Périer
  • Wanda: Franca Marzi
  • Alberto Lazzari: Amedeo Nazzari
  • The wizard: Aldo Silvani
  • Jessy: Dorian Gray
  • Amleto, 'il magnaccia': Ennio Girolami
  • Uncle of Amleto: Mario Passante
  • Spectator on the Stage of the Cinema (uncredited): Franco Balducci
  • Man on the Stage (uncredited): Ciccio Barbi
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