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Nights of Cabiria (1957)

Le notti di Cabiria (original title)
Not Rated | | Drama | 16 October 1957 (France)
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A waifish prostitute wanders the streets of Rome looking for true love but finds only heartbreak.

Director:

Federico Fellini

Writers:

Federico Fellini (story), Ennio Flaiano (story) | 5 more credits »

Stars:

Giulietta Masina, François Périer, Franca Marzi | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Giulietta Masina ... Maria 'Cabiria' Ceccarelli
François Périer ... Oscar D'Onofrio (as François Perier)
Franca Marzi Franca Marzi ... Wanda
Dorian Gray Dorian Gray ... Jessy
Aldo Silvani Aldo Silvani ... The wizard
Ennio Girolami ... Amleto, 'il magnaccia'
Mario Passante ... Uncle of Amleto
Christian Tassou Christian Tassou
Amedeo Nazzari ... Alberto Lazzari
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Storyline

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

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

prostitute | rescue from drowning | italian woman | rome italy | rome | See All (81) »

Taglines:

All Over the World...One of the Most Acclaimed Films of Our Time! See more »

Genres:

Drama

Certificate:

Not Rated | See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

Italy | France

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

16 October 1957 (France) See more »

Also Known As:

Nights of Cabiria See more »

Filming Locations:

Acilia, Rome, Lazio, Italy See more »
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Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$38,988, 5 July 1998

Gross USA:

$752,045

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$755,319
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Dino de Laurentiis Cinematografica, Les Films Marceau See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

| (restored)

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Federico Fellini: [vaudeville] The entire hypnotist stage act segment is among many vaudeville references in Fellini's films. 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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Alternate Versions

The 1998 re-release restores a scene, not included in the original release, showing a mysterious man delivering food and blankets to people living in holes. See more »

Connections

Referenced in The Bridge (1999) See more »

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is 'Nights of Cabiria' based on a book?
Q: Why were people walking barefoot in the religious procession?
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User Reviews

 
No doubt about that this is one of the best films ever made!
3 February 2002 | by anton-6 – See all my reviews

Giulietta Massina as the the prostitute is who was born to lose(but still never give up) is MASTERFUL.She creates a wonderful innocent character.Federico Fellini (her husband)is telling a very simple still complicated story and I was VERY impressed with his fantastic direction. I must say that you suffer with Cabiria, For example when she meets the movie star.A masterpiece from the start to the end and I would call it one of the best films ever made.No doubt about 5/5
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