Luisa — At the Edge of the City Character Profile

About Luisa

A friend of Gina who contacts lawyer Roberto Martini to take Mario Ilari's defense case. She plays a pivotal role in initiating the legal battle and ultimately confesses her mutual romantic feelings with Marini by the film's conclusion.

Character Facts

Played by

Marina Berti

Appears in

At the Edge of the City (1953)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Luisa — mother — Luisa's mother (Paola Borboni)
• Luisa — Alliance Defender — Mario Ilari (Michel Jourdan)

  Luisa actively initiates legal proceedings to secure Mario's freedom and clear his name.

• Luisa — Social Indirect Ally — Greta (Adriana Sivieri)

  Luisa's actions are indirectly driven by the need to resolve Greta's tragic fate.

• Luisa — Conflict Adversary — Calì (Giulio Calì)

  Luisa's pursuit of justice clashes with Calì's deceptive claims.

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More characters from At the Edge of the City

• Avv. Roberto Martini (Massimo Girotti)
• Gina Ilari (Giulietta Masina)
• Luisa's mother (Paola Borboni)
• Mario Ilari (Michel Jourdan)
• Elena (Rossana Martini)
• Calì (Giulio Calì)
• Greta (Adriana Sivieri)
• Avv. di P.C. (Lucien Gallas)
• Betty (Patrizia Lari)
• don Antonio (Giuliano Montaldo)
• Signore (uncredited) (Mimmo Poli)
• Signore (uncredited) (Antonio Acqua)