The Railroad Man

The Railroad Man (Il Ferroviere) 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)