Paisan

(1946)Directed by Roberto Rossellini125 minDrama, War
There are always opportunities for redemption.

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.

CSCarmela Sazioas Carmela
BEBenjamin Emanuelas American Soldier
RCRaymond Campbellas American Soldier
HWHarold Wagneras Harry, a German soldier
AHAlbert Heinzeas German soldier
Merlin Berthas Merlin, American Soldier
Mats Carlsonas Swede, an American soldier
Leonard Parrishas An American soldier
Dots Johnsonas American MP
Alfonsino Pascaas Pasquale
Maria Michias Francesca
GMGar Mooreas Fred, an American soldier
Harriet Medinas Harriet, the nurse
Renzo Avanzoas Massimo
William Tubbsas Captain Bill Martin
Dale Edmondsas Dale
Roberto Van Loelas German soldier
Giulietta Masinaas Young Woman on Palace Stairs (uncredited)
Federico Fellinias Man in Crowd (uncredited)