Side Street Story (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1950, Side Street Story is a comedy film directed by Eduardo De Filippo, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. A combination of a satire on war and a comedy with war as the background. It tells of the ordinary people living on a Naples sidestreet, from 1940 to 1950 under the dominance of the Fascists, the Nazis and then the Allies occupation forces. Primary among the citizens is Gennaro Iovine (Eduard De Filippo)who has a penchant for innocently getting into trouble, and his friend Pasquale (Toto.) The latter is a rail-sweeper who becomes a professional stand-in...a corpse used to conceal contraband...serving jail time for those who don't care to spend the time to do the time...a substitute at a political rally when violence threatens the scheduled speaker
Who’s in it. Side Street Story stars Eduardo De Filippo as Gennaro Iovine, Leda Gloria as Amalia, Delia Scala as Maria Rosaria Iovine and Gianni Musy as Amedeo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Side Street Story has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Side Street Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of Side Street Story tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Side Street Story (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Side Street Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Side Street Story worth watching?
- Side Street Story holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Side Street Story?
- Side Street Story stars Eduardo De Filippo, Leda Gloria, Delia Scala, Gianni Musy and Totò.
- When was Side Street Story released?
- Side Street Story was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.