Umberto D.
Originally released in 1952. Umberto D. is a drama film. directed by Vittorio De Sica.
Starring Carlo Battisti, Napoleone the Dog, and Maria Pia Casilio
Synopsis
When elderly pensioner Umberto Domenico Ferrari returns to his boarding house from a protest calling for a hike in old-age pensions, his landlady demands her 15,000-lire rent by the end of the month or he and his small dog will be turned out onto the street. Unable to get the money in time, Umberto fakes illness to get sent to a hospital, giving his beloved dog to the landlady's pregnant and abandoned maid for temporary safekeeping.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 20, 1952
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (721 votes)
Box Office
$71.5K
Worldwide gross
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Carlo Battisti
as Umberto Domenico Ferrari
Napoleone the Dog
as Flike
Maria Pia Casilio
as Maria
Lina Gennari
as Antonia Belloni
Elena Rea
as The Nun at the Hospital
Memmo Carotenuto
as The Patient at the Hospital
Ileana Simova
as The Woman in Umberto's Room
Lamberto Maggiorani
as (uncredited)
Pasquale Campagnola
as (uncredited)
Riccardo Ferri
as (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
- Revenue
- $71,461
Production Companies
- Amato Film
- Rizzoli Film
- Produzioni De Sica
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Umberto D. about?
When elderly pensioner Umberto Domenico Ferrari returns to his boarding house from a protest calling for a hike in old-age pensions, his landlady demands her 15,000-lire rent by the end of the mont...
Who directed Umberto D.?
Umberto D. was directed by Vittorio De Sica.
How long is Umberto D.?
Umberto D. has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Umberto D. released?
Umberto D. was released on January 20, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Umberto D.?
The main cast of Umberto D. includes Carlo Battisti, Napoleone the Dog, Maria Pia Casilio, Lina Gennari, Elena Rea.
Is Umberto D. worth watching?
Umberto D. has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 721 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.