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Reviews Counted:6
Fresh:6
Rotten:0
Average Rating:7.9/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 45 mins
Genre: Foreign Films
Synopsis: An example of the neo-realism school of Italian cinema, this is the story of a Sicilian fisherman whose toils are exploited by the men of the fish market. Highly influential Italian director... [More]
Director: Luchino Visconti
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Visconti used real Sicilian fishermen as non-actors expressing their circumstances and beliefs. The effect is a powerful portrait of graceful human dignity caught between the cruelty of the sea and opportunistic greed.
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Top CriticIt has an operatic quality.
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Operatic neo-realist tale of downtrodden fishermen
It's a remarkable social document.
Most unfortunately, Mr. Visconti, who also wrote the scenario, has taken his spunky protagonist and literally drowned him in woes, even -- let's face it -- soapsuds.
Top CriticOne of the greatest films to emerge from the Italian neorealist movement.
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