The Roof
Originally released in 1956. The Roof is a drama film. directed by Vittorio De Sica.
Starring Gabriella Pallotta, Giorgio Listuzzi, and Gastone Renzelli
Synopsis
Under provincial Italian law at the time, once a roof is erected, the occupants cannot be evicted from a building. This comedy follows the efforts of a family to erect the roof on a house overnight so that a newlywed couple can have their own home.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 29, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (46 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gabriella Pallotta
as Luisa Pilon
Giorgio Listuzzi
as Natale Pilon, Luisa's husband
Gastone Renzelli
as Cesare, Luisa's brother-in-law
Maria Di Rollo
as Gina
Luciano Pigozzi
Maria Di Fiori
as Giovanna, Cesare's wife
Emilia Maritini
as Luisa's mother
Angelo Bigioni
as Luigi
Angelo Visentin
as Antonio Pilon
Maria Sittoro
as Natale's mother
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Titanus
- Produzioni De Sica
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Roof about?
Under provincial Italian law at the time, once a roof is erected, the occupants cannot be evicted from a building. This comedy follows the efforts of a family to erect the roof on a house overnight...
Who directed The Roof?
The Roof was directed by Vittorio De Sica.
How long is The Roof?
The Roof has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was The Roof released?
The Roof was released on September 29, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Roof?
The main cast of The Roof includes Gabriella Pallotta, Giorgio Listuzzi, Gastone Renzelli, Maria Di Rollo, Luciano Pigozzi.