Paisan
Dec 10 1946
•2h 5m
•Drama, War
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.
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Carmela Sazio
Carmela
Robert Van Loon
Joe
Benjamin Emanuel
American Soldier
Raymond Campbell
American Soldier
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