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Paisan
There are always opportunities for redemption.
Genres
DramaWar
Overview
During the Allied invasion of Italy in World War II, six stories unfold in various regions, from Sicily to the northern Po Valley. These tales follow the interactions between American soldiers and Italian civilians as they navigate their way through language barriers and cultural differences.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
125 min
Release Date
1946-12-10
Status
Released
Original Language
Italian
Vote Count
324
Vote Average
7.6
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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
Alfonsino Pasca
Pasquale
Maria Michi
Francesca
Gar Moore
Fred, an American soldier
Harriet Medin
Harriet, the nurse
Renzo Avanzo
Massimo
William Tubbs
Captain Bill Martin
Dale Edmonds
Dale
Roberto Van Loel
German soldier
Leslie Daniels
Tony
Giulietta Masina
Young Woman on Palace Stairs (uncredited)
Federico Fellini
Man in Crowd (uncredited)
Carlo Pisacane
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