When Gelsomina, a naïve young woman, is purchased from her impoverished mother by brutish circus strongman Zampanò to be his wife and partner, she loyally endures her husband's coldness and abuse as they travel the Italian countryside performing together. Soon Zampanò must deal with his jealousy and conflicted feelings about Gelsomina when she finds a kindred spirit in Il Matto, the carefree circus fool, and contemplates leaving Zampanò.
as Gelsomina
as Zampanò
as Il 'Matto'
as Il Signor Giraffa
as La Vedova
as La Suorina
as Innkeeper (uncredited)
as Prostitute at the Inn (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as Prostitute (uncredited)
as Waiter (uncredited)
as Gelsomina's Mother (uncredited)
as Juggler (uncredited)
as Man Restraining Zampano from Attacking (uncredited)
as Man Restraining Zampano from Attacking (uncredited)
as Zampanò (Voice) (Uncredited)
