While on vacation in Rome, married American Mary Forbes becomes entangled in an affair with an Italian man, Giovanni Doria. As she prepares to leave Italy, Giovanni confesses his love for her; he doesn't want her to go. Together they wander the railroad station where Mary is to take the train to Paris, then ultimately reunite with her husband and daughter in Philadelphia. Will she throw away her old life for this passionate new romance?
Jennifer Jones
as Mary Forbes
Montgomery Clift
as Giovanni Doria
Gino Cervi
as Police Commissioner
Richard Beymer
as Paul
Paolo Stoppa
as Traveling Salesman
Nando Bruno
as Railway Worker
Enrico Glori
as Police Brigadier
Liliana Gerace
as Pregnant Sicilian Woman
Giuseppe Porelli
as Gallant Traveler
Roberto Rai
as Brakeman
Maria Pia Casilio
as Young Bride from Abruzzo (uncredited)
Clelia Matania
as Mother of Annoying Children on the Train (uncredited)
