Paisan (1946)
There are always opportunities for redemption.
Six stories unfold in various regions, from Sicily to the northern Po Valley as American military personnel interact with a variety of Italian locals over eighteen months in the push north during the Italian Campaign of WWII as German forces retreat.
Director: Roberto Rossellini
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date: December 10, 1946
Cast
- Carmela Sazio - Carmela
- Robert Van Loon - Joe
- Benjamin Emanuel - American Soldier
- Raymond Campbell - American Soldier
- Harold Wagner - Harry, a German soldier
- Albert Heinze - German soldier
- Merlin Berth - Merlin, American Soldier
- Mats Carlson - Swede, an American soldier
- Leonard Parrish - An American soldier
- Dots Johnson - American MP
Screenplay
- Roberto Rossellini (Screenplay)
- Sergio Amidei (Screenplay)
- Federico Fellini (Screenplay)
- Sergio Amidei (Story)
- Federico Fellini (Story)
Music: Renzo Rossellini
Cinematography: Otello Martelli
Editing: Eraldo Da Roma
Production: Organizzazione Film Internazionali (OFI), Foreign Film Productions
Country: Italy
Language: Deutsch, English, Italiano, Latin
Original Language: it
Keywords
rome, italy, sicily, italy, naples, italy, florence, italy
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Paisan about?
- Six stories unfold in various regions, from Sicily to the northern Po Valley as American military personnel interact with a variety of Italian locals over eighteen months in the push north during the Italian Campaign of WWII as German forces retreat.
- Who directed Paisan?
- Paisan was directed by Roberto Rossellini.
- Who stars in Paisan?
- Paisan stars Carmela Sazio, Robert Van Loon, Benjamin Emanuel, Raymond Campbell, Harold Wagner, Albert Heinze.
- How long is Paisan?
- Paisan has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- What genre is Paisan?
- Paisan is a Drama, War film.
- Where was Paisan produced?
- Paisan was produced in Italy.