The Wide Blue Road
Originally released in 1957. The Wide Blue Road is a drama film. directed by Gillo Pontecorvo.
Starring Yves Montand, Alida Valli, and Francisco Rabal
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…
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 22, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (12 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- GE.S.I. Cinematografica
- Play Art
- Eichberg-Film
- Triglav film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wide Blue Road about?
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 ...
Who directed The Wide Blue Road?
The Wide Blue Road was directed by Gillo Pontecorvo.
How long is The Wide Blue Road?
The Wide Blue Road has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was The Wide Blue Road released?
The Wide Blue Road was released on November 22, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Wide Blue Road?
The main cast of The Wide Blue Road includes Yves Montand, Alida Valli, Francisco Rabal, Peter Carsten, Federica Ranchi.