(English title: Four Ways Out ) is a landmark 1951 Italian crime drama directed by Pietro Germi . Blending the grit of Italian neorealism with the stylistic shadows of American film noir, it was honored as the Best Italian Film at the 1951 Venice Film Festival. Plot Overview
The story begins with a high-stakes heist: four desperate, inexperienced men rob the ticket office of a soccer stadium during a major match. After a frantic police chase, they agree to split up to evade capture, leading to four distinct and tragic narrative arcs:
A former star footballer whose career ended due to injury. He tries to use his share to reclaim his ex-lover, Daniela ( Gina Lollobrigida ), but she rejects and ultimately betrays him.