The fact that this was filmed in Rome at a time when you could probably still smell the fleeing N...
Rome, Open City
In WWII-era Rome, underground resistance leader Manfredi attempts to evade the Gestapo by enlisting the help of Pina, the fiancée of a fellow member of the resistance, and Don Pietro, the priest due to oversee her marriage. But it’s not long before the Nazis and the local police find him.
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Rome, Open City
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 8, 1945
Runtime
1h 43m
Genres
Drama, War
User Score
80%
Original Title
Roma città aperta
Production Companies
Excelsa Film
Director
Roberto Rossellini
Budget
$20,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
Description
In WWII-era Rome, underground resistance leader Manfredi attempts to evade the Gestapo by enlisting the help of Pina, the fiancée of a fellow member of the resistance, and Don Pietro, the priest due to oversee her marriage. But it’s not long before the Nazis and the local police find him.