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1957•103 min•Drama

The Wide Blue Road

Is The Wide Blue Road a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Wide Blue Road worth watching? With a rating of 6/10, this Drama film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Wide Blue Road Synopsis

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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Top Cast

Yves Montand
Yves MontandGiovanni Squarciò
Alida Valli
Alida ValliRosetta, the Wife
Francisco Rabal
Francisco RabalSalvatore
Peter Carsten
Peter CarstenRiva, 2nd Coast Guard Officer
Federica Ranchi
Federica RanchiDiana Squarciò, the Daughter
Terence Hill
Terence HillRenato
Josip Batistić
Josip Batistić
Stane Potokar
Stane Potokar
Angelo Zanolli
Angelo Zanolli
Janez Vrhovec
Janez Vrhovec

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Wide Blue Road worth watching?

The Wide Blue Road has received mixed reviews with a 6/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama movies.

Is The Wide Blue Road hit or flop?

The Wide Blue Road has received average ratings (6/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Wide Blue Road?

The Wide Blue Road is a Drama movie that Squarciò, a fisherman, lives with his family on a small island off the Dalmatian coast of Italy. Like his fellow villagers, Squarciò struggles against...

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