Rome: Free City
Originally released in 1946. Rome: Free City is a drama film. directed by Marcello Pagliero. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Valentina Cortese, Andrea Checchi, and Nando Bruno
Synopsis
In a post-war Rome (1946) a cat burglar inadvertently saves the life of a would-be suicide man who returns from the war to find that he has been betrayed by his fiancée while fighting in the war. From that moment the thief takes the ex-soldier under his wing. They leave house together for a night full of misadventures. In a streets of Rome they meet the struggling typist who can’t pay her rent and opts to street life; a wandering amnesiac who lost his memory and keeps asking everyone “Do you recognize me?”. Thieves, gamblers, hookers, policemen, soldiers and endless chain of cigarette-smoking and alcohol/espresso-drinking.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 17, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Valentina Cortese
as La ragazza
Andrea Checchi
as Il giovane
Nando Bruno
as Il ladro
Marisa Merlini
as Mara
Gar Moore
as Lo statunitense
Vittorio De Sica
as Il signore distinto
Manlio Busoni
as Il falsario
Fedele Gentile
as Il ricettatore
Francesco Grandjacquet
as Il padrone della bisca
Rossano Licari
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Pao Film
- Fincine
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rome: Free City about?
In a post-war Rome (1946) a cat burglar inadvertently saves the life of a would-be suicide man who returns from the war to find that he has been betrayed by his fiancée while fighting in the war. ...
Who directed Rome: Free City?
Rome: Free City was directed by Marcello Pagliero.
How long is Rome: Free City?
Rome: Free City has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Rome: Free City released?
Rome: Free City was released on December 17, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rome: Free City?
The main cast of Rome: Free City includes Valentina Cortese, Andrea Checchi, Nando Bruno, Marisa Merlini, Gar Moore.