Paisan_
Original: Paisà
"There are always opportunities for redemption."
Six stories unfold in various regions, from Sicily to the northern Po Valley as American military personnel interact with a variety of Italian locals over eighteen months in the push north during the Italian Campaign of WWII as German forces retreat.
Starring
Carmela Sazio, Robert Van Loon, Benjamin Emanuel
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
Paisan was released 80 years ago in 1946.
Overview
Six stories unfold in various regions, from Sicily to the northern Po Valley as American military personnel interact with a variety of Italian locals over ei...
Paisan is a Drama, War film with a runtime of 2h 5m.
CAST (20)
CS
Carmela Sazio
Carmela
RV
Robert Van Loon
Joe
BE
Benjamin Emanuel
American Soldier
RC
Raymond Campbell
American Soldier
HW
Harold Wagner
Harry, a German soldier
AH
Albert Heinze
German soldier
MB
Merlin Berth
Merlin, American Soldier
MC
Mats Carlson
Swede, an American soldier
LP
Leonard Parrish
An American soldier
Dots Johnson
American MP
AP
Alfonsino Pasca
Pasquale
Maria Michi
Francesca
GM
Gar Moore
Fred, an American soldier
Harriet Medin
Harriet, the nurse
RA
Renzo Avanzo
Massimo
William Tubbs
Captain Bill Martin
DE
Dale Edmonds
Dale
RV
Roberto Van Loel
German soldier
Leslie Daniels
Tony
Giulietta Masina
Young Woman on Palace Stairs (uncredited)
STUDIOS (2)
Organizzazione Film Internazionali (OFI)
Foreign Film Productions
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
125 min (2h 5m)
Original Title
Paisà
Language
Italian
Country
Rating
7.5/10 (342 votes)
Popularity
5
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Paisan about?
Six stories unfold in various regions, from Sicily to the northern Po Valley as American military personnel interact with a variety of Italian locals over eighteen months in the push north during the Italian Campaign of WWII as German forces retreat.
How long is Paisan?
Paisan has a runtime of 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Who stars in Paisan?
The cast of Paisan includes Carmela Sazio, Robert Van Loon, Benjamin Emanuel, Raymond Campbell, Harold Wagner.
What is the rating of Paisan?
Paisan has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 342 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
War