Anthony Quinn’s performance as "Zampanò" is remarkably well-suited to the part. He plays a traveling strongman who acquires “Gelsomina” (Giulietta Masina) from her mother for very little money and some food. She isn't happy about this new, wandering existence, and he turns out not to be the best person to share it with; in fact, he’s something of a rough character! However, she is far from being timid, and after seve…