
Nights of Cabiria
The story of a betrayed but unquenchable little Roman street-walker.
DramaComedyrome, italyoptimismhousetragedypovertyprostitutionheartbreakrescue from drowningostia italyshrinehypnotistrailway station
A poignant portrait of a resilient Roman woman navigating poverty, betrayal, and romantic hope with stubborn optimism, even as life repeatedly disappoints her.
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.
Essence
Ensemble

Giulietta Masina
Maria 'Cabiria' Ceccarelli

François Périer
Oscar D'Onofrio

Franca Marzi
Wanda

Amedeo Nazzari
Alberto Lazzari

Aldo Silvani
The wizard

Dorian Gray
Jessy

Ennio Girolami
Amleto, 'il magnaccia'

Mario Passante
Uncle of Amleto

Franco Balducci
Spectator on the Stage of the Cinema (uncredited)

Ciccio Barbi
Man on the Stage (uncredited)

Luciano Bonanni
Man in Black Suit at the Edge of the River (uncredited)

Leo Catozzo
Man with the Sack (uncredited)
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