Paisan
Koch Lorber (1946)
Classic, Foreign, War
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IMDB   7.8
2 hr 0 mins USA / English
DVD  Region 1   NR
Carmela Sazio Carmela
Robert Van Loon Joe
Benjamin Emanuel An American soldier
Raymond Campbell An American soldier
Harold Wagner Harry
Albert Heinze A German soldier
Merlin Berth Merlin
Mats Carlson Swede
Leonard Parrish An American soldier
Dots Johnson American MP
Alfonsino Pasca Pasquale
Maria Michi Francesca
Gar Moore Fred
Harriet Medin Harriet
Renzo Avanzo Massimo
Director
Roberto Rossellini
Karim Dridi
Producer Roberto Rossellini
Mario Conti
Writer Federico Fellini
Klaus Mann
Roberto Rossellini
Cinematography MARTELLI Otello
Otello Martelli
Musician ROSSELLINI Renzo
Renzo ROSELLINI
Renzo Rossellini

Set during Italy's liberation near the end of WWII, this compelling compilation of vignettes showcases fascinating encounters between American soldiers and Italian civilians, including a Sicilian prisoner (Carmela Sazio), a young streetwise thief (Alfonsino Pasca) and a prostitute (Maria Michi). Directed by renowned filmmaker Roberto Rossellini, this vividly real docudrama features a mix of professional and nonprofessional actors.
Edition Details
Edition Italian Masterworks
Release Date 2004
Packaging Keep Case
Screen Ratio Fullscreen (4:3)
Audio Tracks Dolby Digital Stereo [English]
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 1