Pietro Germi

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Characters played by Pietro Germi

Andrea Marcocci — The Railroad Man (1956)

A dedicated railroad engineer working alongside Gigi Liverani for thirty years. Married to Sara, he is the father of Sandro, Marcello, and Giulia. His life is disrupted after a near-collision caused by a suicidal person, leading to his demotion, aggressive behavior, estrangement from his children, and eventual isolation until visited by Sandro.

Andrea — Man of Straw (1958)

Andrea is a skilled worker in his forties, devoted to his wife, Luisa, and their son, Giulio. While his family is away, he meets Rita and begins a passionate relationship with her, but ends it when his family returns. Rita's suicide and his remorse lead him to confess to Luisa; after she leaves, he is reunited with her and Giulio on New Year's Eve.

Career Overview

Pietro Germi has 54 screen credits in a career dating back to 1939. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Corsaro Rosso 1943 Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Divorce Italian Style, Alfredo, Alfredo, The Birds, the Bees and the Italians. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Directing
Gender
male
Known Credits
54
Birth Date
1914-09-14
Birth Place
Genoa, Liguria, Italy

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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