The Wide Blue Road(1957)
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The Wide Blue Road Synopsis
Squarciò, a fisherman, lives with his family on a small island off the Dalmatian coast of Italy. Like his fellow villagers, Squarciò struggles against harsh living conditions, a scarcity of fish in nearby waters and exploitation by the local wholesaler. But while the other fishermen continue to use nets, he goes out to the open sea to fish illegally with bombs. But Squarciò borrows money, loses his boat, and in a moment of supreme desperation, has to bomb directly off-shore, causing the hatred and rejection of his fellow fishermen. Trying to save his family, Squarciò and his young sons sail their new boat out beyond the local waters and bomb-fish again. But this time, the sea exacts a terrible toll…
The Wide Blue Road (1957) is a drama film directed by Gillo Pontecorvo, released on November 22, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Yves Montand, Alida Valli, Francisco Rabal and Peter Carsten. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Gillo Pontecorvo
- Writers:
- Gillo Pontecorvo, Franco Solinas, Franco Solinas
- Producers:
- Maleno Malenotti
- Cinematographer:
- Mario Montuori
- Composer:
- Carlo Franci
- Production:
- GE.S.I. Cinematografica, Play Art, Eichberg-Film, Triglav film
- Status:
- Released
The Wide Blue Road Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yves Montand
as Giovanni Squarciò
Alida Valli
as Rosetta, the Wife
Francisco Rabal
as Salvatore
Peter Carsten
as Riva, 2nd Coast Guard Officer
Federica Ranchi
as Diana Squarciò, the Daughter
Terence Hill
as Renato
- Josip Batistić
Josip Batistić
Stane Potokar
Angelo Zanolli
Janez Vrhovec
- Giorgio Kuru
Giorgio Kuru
- Giancarlo Soblone
Giancarlo Soblone
as Antonio 'Tonino' Squarciò, the Son
Key crew
Directed by Gillo Pontecorvo, written by Gillo Pontecorvo, Franco Solinas and Franco Solinas, produced by Maleno Malenotti.
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The Wide Blue Road Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Wide Blue Road – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wide Blue Road online?
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Who stars in The Wide Blue Road?
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The main cast of The Wide Blue Road (1957) includes Yves Montand, Alida Valli, Francisco Rabal, Peter Carsten and Federica Ranchi. The film was directed by Gillo Pontecorvo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wide Blue Road released?
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The Wide Blue Road was released on November 22, 1957 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Wide Blue Road worth watching?
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The Wide Blue Road (1957) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.