Trama:
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.

Cast:

Anthony Quinn Zampanò

Giulietta Masina Gelsomina

Richard Basehart Il 'Matto'

Aldo Silvani Il Signor Giraffa

Marcella Rovere La Vedova

Lidia Venturini La Suorina

Gustavo Giorgi (uncredited)

Yami Kamadeva Prostitute (uncredited)

Mario Passante Waiter (uncredited)

Anna Primula Gelsomina's Mother (uncredited)

Pietro Ceccarelli Bartender (uncredited)

Goffredo Unger Man Restraining Zampano from Attacking (uncredited)

Nazzareno Zamperla Man Restraining Zampano from Attacking (uncredited)

Giovanna Galli Prostitute (uncredited)

Supporto: Sconosciuto,

In prestito: No

Rapporto: Unknown