Plot — 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. 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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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1957 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | IT |
| Runtime | 103 min |
| Audience Score | 62% (6.2/10, 14 votes) |
The Wide Blue Road — FAQ
Is The Wide Blue Road worth watching? The Wide Blue Road holds a 6.2/10 rating from 14 viewers. 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 expl
Who directed The Wide Blue Road? Directed by Gillo Pontecorvo.
Who is in the cast of The Wide Blue Road? It stars Yves Montand, Alida Valli, Francisco Rabal, Peter Carsten, Federica Ranchi, Terence Hill and more.
Where can I stream The Wide Blue Road? Streaming availability for The Wide Blue Road is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Wide Blue Road release? It released in 1957.
