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Cast
| Complete credited cast: | |||
| Giulietta Masina | ... | Maria 'Cabiria' Ceccarelli | |
| François Périer | ... | Oscar D'Onofrio (as François Perier) | |
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Franca Marzi | ... | Wanda |
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Dorian Gray | ... | Jessy |
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Aldo Silvani | ... | The wizard |
| Ennio Girolami | ... | Amleto, 'il magnaccia' | |
| Mario Passante | ... | Uncle of Amleto | |
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Christian Tassou | ||
| Amedeo Nazzari | ... | Alberto Lazzari | |
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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. Written by grantss
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prostitute | rescue from drowning | italian woman | rome italy | woman |Taglines:
The story of a betrayed but unquenchable little Roman street-walker. See more »Genres:
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Language:
ItalianRelease Date:
16 October 1957 (France) See more »Also Known As:
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Opening Weekend USA:
$38,988, 5 July 1998, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
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[first lines]
Giorgio: Go over there.
Maria 'Cabiria' Ceccarelli: [in Italian] It's beautiful. Come on.
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According to Federico Fellini's assistan, Dominique Delouche, actor Francois Perrier was hired so the film could get financing as a French co-production. See more »Goofs
The position of the family outside the house changes between when Cabiria first opens the door and when she leaves the house. See more »Quotes
Giorgio: [in Italian][first lines]
Giorgio: Go over there.
Maria 'Cabiria' Ceccarelli: [in Italian] It's beautiful. Come on.
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This is one of the most perfect films ever committed to celluloid. It involved me more than at least 99% of other films I've seen, and the main character, Cabiria, is a character to cherish and love forever (of course, we who have seen La Strada are already partly familiar with the character). I've hardly ever cared more about a character, and even after only five minutes into the film, I wanted so desperately to protect her. Giulietta Masina is so masterful in her performance, and Federico Fellini, her husband, is as masterful in his direction. I did not believe that they could match their success with La Strada, but, in fact, they succeeded in surpassing it. Bravo. 10/10. One of the best films ever made, plain and simple.