The Roof(1956)
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The Roof 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.
The Roof (1956) is a drama film directed by Vittorio De Sica, released on September 29, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Gabriella Pallotta, Giorgio Listuzzi, Gastone Renzelli and Maria Di Rollo. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- Vittorio De Sica
- Writers:
- Cesare Zavattini, Cesare Zavattini
- Producers:
- Vittorio De Sica
- Cinematographer:
- Carlo Montuori
- Composer:
- Alessandro Cicognini
- Production:
- Titanus, Produzioni De Sica
- Status:
- Released
The Roof Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gabriella Pallotta
as Luisa Pilon
- Giorgio Listuzzi
Giorgio Listuzzi
as Natale Pilon, Luisa's husband
Gastone Renzelli
as Cesare, Luisa's brother-in-law
- Maria Di Rollo
Maria Di Rollo
as Gina
Luciano Pigozzi
- Maria Di Fiori
Maria Di Fiori
as Giovanna, Cesare's wife
- Emilia Maritini
Emilia Maritini
as Luisa's mother
- Angelo Bigioni
Angelo Bigioni
as Luigi
- Angelo Visentin
Angelo Visentin
as Antonio Pilon
- Maria Sittoro
Maria Sittoro
as Natale's mother
- Luisa Alessandri
Luisa Alessandri
as Signora Baj
- Giuseppe Martini
Giuseppe Martini
as Luisa's father
Key crew
Directed by Vittorio De Sica, written by Cesare Zavattini and Cesare Zavattini, produced by Vittorio De Sica.
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The Roof Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 50 ratings.
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The Roof – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Roof online?
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The Roof (1956) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Roof?
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The main cast of The Roof (1956) includes Gabriella Pallotta, Giorgio Listuzzi, Gastone Renzelli, Maria Di Rollo and Luciano Pigozzi. The film was directed by Vittorio De Sica. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Roof released?
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The Roof was released on September 29, 1956 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Roof worth watching?
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The Roof (1956) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.