The Wide Blue Road
The Wide Blue Road (1957) is a drama film, directed by Gillo Pontecorvo. It stars Yves Montand and Alida Valli. The 103-minute film holds an audience score of 6.3/10.
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What The Wide Blue Road Is About
Squarciò, a fisherman, lives with his family on a small island off the Dalmatian coast of Italy. Like his fellow villagers, Squarciò struggles against harsh living conditions, a scarcity of fish in nearby waters and exploitation by the local wholesaler. But while the other fishermen continue to use nets, he goes out to the open sea to fish illegally with bombs. But Squarciò borrows money, loses his boat, and in a moment of supreme desperation, has to bomb directly off-shore, causing the hatred and rejection of his fellow fishermen. Trying to save his family, Squarciò and his young sons sail their new boat out beyond the local waters and bomb-fish again. But this time, the sea exacts a terrible toll…
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What is The Wide Blue Road about?
Squarciò, a fisherman, lives with his family on a small island off the Dalmatian coast of Italy. Like his fellow villagers, Squarciò struggles against harsh living conditions, a scarcity of fish in nearby waters and exploitation by the local wholesaler.
Where can I watch The Wide Blue Road?
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How long is The Wide Blue Road?
The Wide Blue Road runs for 103 minutes (1h 43m).
When did The Wide Blue Road come out?
The Wide Blue Road was released in 1957.
Who directed The Wide Blue Road?
The Wide Blue Road was directed by Gillo Pontecorvo.
Who stars in The Wide Blue Road?
The Wide Blue Road stars Yves Montand, Alida Valli, Francisco Rabal, Peter Carsten.
What is The Wide Blue Road's rating?
The Wide Blue Road holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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