La Terra Trema(1949)
In rural Sicily, the fishermen live at the mercy of the greedy wholesalers. One family risks everything to buy their own boat and operate independently.
Movie: La Terra Trema
Top 10 Billed Cast
Ntoni (uncredited)
Cola (uncredited)
La Vecchia Che Ride (uncredited)
Nicola (uncredited)
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In rural Sicily, the fishermen live at the mercy of the greedy wholesalers. One family risks everything to buy their own boat and operate independently.
Release Date
1949-12-03
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