Man of Straw (1958)
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.
Director: Pietro Germi
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: March 11, 1958
Cast
- Pietro Germi - Andrea
- Luisa Della Noce - Luisa
- Franca Bettoia - Rita
- Saro Urzì - Beppe
- Edoardo Nevola - Giulio
- Luciano Marin - Gino
- Milly - Se stessa
- Romolo Giordani - Caporetto
- Andrea Fantacci - Festucci
- Mario Brega - Uomo che blocca Andrea davanti al tassista (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Pietro Germi (Screenplay)
- Alfredo Giannetti (Screenplay)
- Pietro Germi (Story)
- Alfredo Giannetti (Story)
- Leonardo Benvenuti (Co-Writer)
Music: Carlo Rustichelli
Cinematography: Leonida Barboni
Editing: Dolores Tamburini
Production: Lux Film, Vides Cinematografica, Cinecittà Studios
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Pietro Germi
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Man of Straw about?
- 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.
- Who directed Man of Straw?
- Man of Straw was directed by Pietro Germi.
- Who stars in Man of Straw?
- Man of Straw stars Pietro Germi, Luisa Della Noce, Franca Bettoia, Saro Urzì, Edoardo Nevola, Luciano Marin.
- How long is Man of Straw?
- Man of Straw has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is Man of Straw?
- Man of Straw is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Man of Straw produced?
- Man of Straw was produced in Italy.