The Railroad Man () is a 1956 Italian drama film directed by Pietro Germi.
Plot Train operator Andrea Marcocci witnesses 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 demoted and must accept a salary cut.
Cast Pietro Germi - Andrea Marcocci Luisa Della Noce - Sara Marcocci Sylva Koscina - Giulia Marcocci (as Silva) Saro Urzì - Gigi Liverani Carlo Giuffrè - Renato Borghi Renato Speziali - Marcello Marcocci Edoardo Nevola - Sandro Marcocci (as il piccolo Edoardo Nevola)
Awards 1956 Cannes Film Festival : OCIC Award - Special Mention Nastro d'Argento : Best Director, Best Producer. San Sebastian Film Festival : Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress (Luisa Della Noce)
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