Paisan
There are always opportunities for redemption.
1946 · 2h 5m · Approved
Drama, War
Directed by
Roberto Rossellini
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Paisan
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 and cast
- Roberto Rossellini Director
- 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
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