The Year Long Road (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1958, The Year Long Road is a drama film directed by Giuseppe De Santis, running about 162 minutes.
What it’s about. Italian director Giueseppe DeSantis was the creative force behind this Yugoslavian "slice of life" drama. The title translates as The Year-Long Road; accordingly, the plot concerns a joint, voluntary effort between Italy and Yugoslavia to construct a highway along the countries' Naturally, this animosity wreaks havoc on the various Romeo-Juliet romances in the region. All is resolved when oil is discovered on one of the islands. An American oil company is finally able to establish détente between the warring factions, smoothing the path for the long-delayed marriages of three young couples.
Who’s in it. The Year Long Road stars Silvana Pampanini as Giuseppina Pancrazi (Katarina), Eleonora Rossi Drago as Susanna, Massimo Girotti as Chiacchiera (Naklapalo) and Bert Sotlar as Guglielmo Cosma (Emil Kozma), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Year Long Road has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Year Long Road page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Year Long Road tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Year Long Road (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Year Long Road change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Year Long Road worth watching?
- The Year Long Road holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Year Long Road?
- The Year Long Road stars Silvana Pampanini, Eleonora Rossi Drago, Massimo Girotti, Bert Sotlar and Ivica Pajer.
- When was The Year Long Road released?
- The Year Long Road was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 162 minutes.