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The Railroad Man
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Wikipedia article
'The Railroad Man' is a 1956 Italian drama film directed by Pietro Germi.
Plot
Train operator Andrea Marcocci has to witness the suicide of a desperate man who jumps in front of his train. Under the influence of this shock, he starts making mistakes. A check-up by a doctor reveals that he's at the brink of becoming an alcoholic. Due to this evaluation, he is degraded and must accept a salary cut.
Cast
* Pietro Germi - Andrea Marcocci
* Luisa Della Noce - Sara Marcocci
* Sylva Koscina - Giulia Marcocci (as Silva)
* Saro Urz - Gigi Liverani
* Carlo Giuffr - Renato Borghi
* Renato Speziali - Marcello Marcocci
* Edoardo Nevola - Sandro Marcocci (as il piccolo Edoardo Nevola)
Awards
*1956 Cannes Film Festival : OCIC Award - Special Mention
*Nastro d'Argento : Best Director, Best Producer.
*San Sebastian Film Festival : Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress (Luisa Della Noce)
References
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