Paisan(1946)
“There are always opportunities for redemption.”
Overview
Six stories unfold in various regions, from Sicily to the northern Po Valley as American military personnel interact with a variety of Italian locals over eighteen months in the push north during the Italian Campaign of WWII as German forces retreat.
Director
Roberto Rossellini
Studio
Organizzazione Film Internazionali (OFI)
Cast
Carmela Sazio
as Carmela
Robert Van Loon
as Joe
Benjamin Emanuel
as American Soldier
Raymond Campbell
as American Soldier
Harold Wagner
as Harry, a German soldier
Albert Heinze
as German soldier
Merlin Berth
as Merlin, American Soldier
Mats Carlson
as Swede, an American soldier
Leonard Parrish
as An American soldier
Dots Johnson
as American MP
Alfonsino Pasca
as Pasquale
Maria Michi
as Francesca
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1946
Runtime
2h 5m
Language
Italian
Rating
7.5 / 10
Production Companies
Organizzazione Film Internazionali (OFI) • Foreign Film Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Paisan?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Paisan (1946).
What is Paisan about?▼
Six stories unfold in various regions, from Sicily to the northern Po Valley as American military personnel interact with a variety of Italian locals over eighteen months in the push north during the Italian Campaign of WWII as German forces retreat.
Who directed Paisan?▼
Paisan was directed by Roberto Rossellini and released in 1946. It is a drama, war film.
How long is Paisan?▼
Paisan has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
Who stars in Paisan?▼
The cast of Paisan includes Carmela Sazio as Carmela, Robert Van Loon as Joe, Benjamin Emanuel as American Soldier, Raymond Campbell as American Soldier, Harold Wagner as Harry, a German soldier and more.
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