The Railroad Man

Il ferroviere

Train operator Andrea Marcocci has to witness the suicide of a desperate man who jumps in front of his train. Under the influence of this shock he starts making mistakes. A check up by a doctor reveals that he's at the brink of becoming an alcoholic. Due to this evaluation he is degraded and must accept a salary cut.

Director

Pietro Germi

Screenplay

Pietro Germi

Screenplay

Alfredo Giannetti

Screenplay

Luciano Vincenzoni

Status

Released

Release date

21/11/1956

Original language

Italian