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  • Man of Straw (1958)
  • 108 min | Drama, Romance
Man of Straw (1958)
108 min | Drama, Romance

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...See moreAndrea 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... While visiting his family, Andrea notices a young woman on the beach with her soldier boyfriend. The weekend over, the girl is on the bus home. Rita recognizes Andrea from the neighbourhood. They talk, walk home, say good night... Rita's brother Gino is trying for a job at the metal shop. Andrea helps him make the grade. Rita comes home to find Gino's new mentor there... Andrea apologizes. Rita tells him she is now engaged. Andrea spends a restless weekend with Luisa... Rita is working late at the office. Andrea appears. They kiss... Written by David Carless See less
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Director
Writers
Pietro Germi (story) | Alfredo Giannetti (story) | Leonardo Benvenuti (as Leo Benvenuti) | Piero De Bernardi
Producer
Cinematographer
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Updated Mar 11, 1958

Release date
Apr 15, 2000 (United States)

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Cast

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23 cast members
Name Known for
Pietro Germi
Andrea Zaccardi Andrea Zaccardi   See fewer
Luisa Della Noce
Luisa Zaccardi Luisa Zaccardi   See fewer
Franca Bettoia
Rita Fabiani (as Franca Bettoja) Rita Fabiani (as Franca Bettoja)   See fewer
Saro Urzì
Beppe Colamonici Beppe Colamonici   See fewer
Edoardo Nevola
Giulio Zaccardi Giulio Zaccardi   See fewer
Milly
La madre di Rita (as Milly Monti) La madre di Rita (as Milly Monti)   See fewer
Romolo Giordani
Il caporetto Fabiani - il padre di Rita Il caporetto Fabiani - il padre di Rita   See fewer
Luciano Marin
Gino Fabiani Gino Fabiani   See fewer
Andrea Fantacci
Festucci Festucci   See fewer
Silla Bettini
La oroprietariaw del bar (uncredited) La oroprietariaw del bar (uncredited)   See fewer
Mario Brega
L'uomo che che separa Andrea dalla lite col tassista (uncredited) L'uomo che che separa Andrea dalla lite col tassista (uncredited)   See fewer
Bruna Cealti
Actress (uncredited) Actress (uncredited)   See fewer
Raffaele Cristini
Il barbiere (uncredited) Il barbiere (uncredited)   See fewer
Alfredo Giannetti
Il suonatore di fisarmonica cieco (uncredited) Il suonatore di fisarmonica cieco (uncredited)   See fewer
Anna Gruber
Una suora (uncredited) Una suora (uncredited)   See fewer
Assunta Martini
La venditrice ambulante (uncredited) La venditrice ambulante (uncredited)   See fewer
Ida Masetti
Actress (uncredited) Actress (uncredited)   See fewer
Renato Montalbano
Il fidanzato di Rita (uncredited) Il fidanzato di Rita (uncredited)   See fewer
Amalia Paoletti
La compagna del suonatore cieco (uncredited) La compagna del suonatore cieco (uncredited)   See fewer
Aiace Parolin
Don Mario - il prete in chiesa (uncredited) Don Mario - il prete in chiesa (uncredited)   See fewer
Marcella Rovena
La portiera (uncredited) La portiera (uncredited)   See fewer
Carlo Vassalle
L'uomo in attesa dal barbiere (uncredited) L'uomo in attesa dal barbiere (uncredited)   See fewer
Nino Zanchin
Un barbiere (uncredited) Un barbiere (uncredited)   See fewer
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