Rome, Open City
"Our battle has barely begun."
Originally released in 1945. Rome, Open City is a drama/war film. directed by Roberto Rossellini.
Starring Aldo Fabrizi, Marcello Pagliero, and Harry Feist
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 8, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (955 votes)
Budget
$20K
Production budget
Box Office
$1M
50.0x return
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Vito Annichiarico
as Marcello
Ákos Tolnay
as Austrian Deserter
Joop van Hulzen
as Captain Hartmann
Carla Rovere
as Lauretta
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
- Budget
- $20,000
- Revenue
- $1,000,000
Production Companies
- Excelsa Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rome, Open City about?
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.
Who directed Rome, Open City?
Rome, Open City was directed by Roberto Rossellini.
How long is Rome, Open City?
Rome, Open City has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Rome, Open City released?
Rome, Open City was released on October 8, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rome, Open City?
The main cast of Rome, Open City includes Aldo Fabrizi, Marcello Pagliero, Harry Feist, Anna Magnani, Maria Michi.
Is Rome, Open City worth watching?
Rome, Open City has a user rating of 8.0/10 based on 955 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.