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Rome, Open City (1945)

โ€œOur battle has barely begun.โ€

8.0/10 ยท 996 votes 1h 44m DramaHistoryWar

#1 of 5 films from 1945 #218 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Roberto Rossellini ยท Written by Roberto Rossellini, Sergio Amidei, Federico Fellini

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Overview

During the Nazi occupation of 1944 Rome, Resistance leader Giorgio Manfredi is pursued by the Nazis as he seeks refuge and a means of escape.

Cast

Aldo Fabrizias Don Pietro Pellegrini
Marcello Paglieroas Giorgio Manfredi aka Luigi Ferraris
Harry Feistas Major Fritz Bergmann
Anna Magnanias Pina
Maria Michias Marina Mari
Francesco Grandjacquetas Francesco
Vito Annichiaricoas Marcello
รkos Tolnayas Austrian Deserter
Joop van Hulzenas Captain Hartmann
Carla Rovereas Lauretta
Giovanna Gallettias Ingrid
Nando Brunoas Agostino the Sexton
Eduardo Passarellias Neighborhood Police Sergeant
Carlo Sindicias Police Commissioner

Facts

Release dateOctober 8, 1945
Runtime104 min (1h 44m) โ€” about the same as the 1945 average of 100 min
GenresDrama, History, War
Original titleRoma cittร  aperta
LanguageIT
Budget$20,000
Box office$1,000,000 (50.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0038890

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Questions

How long is Rome, Open City?
Rome, Open City runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Is Rome, Open City worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8/10 across 996 votes, which places it #1 of 5 films released in 1945 in this index (top 100%) and #218 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Rome, Open City?
Rome, Open City was directed by Roberto Rossellini.
Who stars in Rome, Open City?
Aldo Fabrizi as Don Pietro Pellegrini; Marcello Pagliero as Giorgio Manfredi aka Luigi Ferraris; Harry Feist as Major Fritz Bergmann; Anna Magnani as Pina; Maria Michi as Marina Mari; Francesco Grandjacquet as Francesco.
Where can I watch the trailer for Rome, Open City?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/106797.

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