Man of Straw
Mar 11 1958
•2h 43m
•Drama, Romance
Andrea Zaccardi has returned home from hunting. He and his wife Luisa are very close. Their young son Giulio develops a cough. The doctor recommends the seaside. Luisa leaves with Giulio for several weeks. Andrea stays to work at the metal shop.
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Pietro Germi
Andrea
Luisa Della Noce
Luisa
Franca Bettoia
Rita
Saro Urzì
Beppe
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