Europa '51 (1952)

7.3/10 • 118 min • Drama

Overview

A wealthy, self-absorbed Rome socialite is racked by guilt over the death of her young son. As a way of dealing with her grief and finding meaning in her life, she decides to devote her time and money to the city’s poor and sick. Her newfound, single-minded activism leads to conflicts with her husband and questions about her sanity.

Cast

Ingrid Bergman

Irene Girard

Alexander Knox

George Girard

Ettore Giannini

Andrea Casatti

Giulietta Masina

Passerotto

Teresa Pellati

Ines

Marcella Rovena

Mrs. Puglisi

Maria Zanoli

Mrs. Galli

William Tubbs

Professor Alessandrini

Alberto Plebani

Mr. Puglisi

Alfred Brown

Hospital Priest

Carlo Hintermann

Extra (uncredited)

Antonio Pietrangeli

Psychiatrist (uncredited)

Rossana Rory

Nursing Home Nurse (uncredited)

Gianna Segale

Hospital Nurse (uncredited)

Giancarlo Vigorelli

Judge (uncredited)

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