Rome: Free City(1946)
Roma città libera
Rome: Free City Synopsis
In a post-war Rome of 1946, a cat burglar inadvertently saves the life of a would-be suicide man who has returned from the war to find that he has been betrayed by his fiancée. From that moment the thief takes the ex-soldier under his wing. They leave the house together for a night full of misadventures. In the streets of Rome they meet a struggling typist who can’t pay her rent and opts for streetwalking; and a wandering amnesiac who lost his memory and keeps asking everyone “Do you recognize me?”.
Rome: Free City (1946) is a drama film directed by Marcello Pagliero, released on December 17, 1946 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Valentina Cortese, Andrea Checchi, Nando Bruno and Marisa Merlini. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Marcello Pagliero
- Writers:
- Ennio Flaiano, Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Luigi Filippo D'Amico
- Producers:
- Marcello D'Amico
- Cinematographer:
- Aldo Tonti
- Composer:
- Nino Rota
- Production:
- Pao Film, Fincine
- Status:
- Released
Rome: Free City (1946) Trailer
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Rome: Free City Cast & Crew
Main cast
Valentina Cortese
as La ragazza
Andrea Checchi
as Il giovane
Nando Bruno
as Il ladro
Marisa Merlini
as Mara
- Gar Moore
Gar Moore
as Lo statunitense
Vittorio De Sica
as Il signore distinto
- Manlio Busoni
Manlio Busoni
as Il falsario
Fedele Gentile
as Il ricettatore
Francesco Grandjacquet
as Il padrone della bisca
- Rossano Licari
Rossano Licari
Ave Ninchi
as L'affittacamere
Ennio Flaiano
as Il questorino (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Marcello Pagliero, written by Ennio Flaiano, Suso Cecchi d'Amico and Luigi Filippo D'Amico, produced by Marcello D'Amico.
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Rome: Free City Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 11 ratings.
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Rome: Free City – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Rome: Free City?
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The main cast of Rome: Free City (1946) includes Valentina Cortese, Andrea Checchi, Nando Bruno, Marisa Merlini and Gar Moore. The film was directed by Marcello Pagliero. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rome: Free City released?
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Rome: Free City was released on December 17, 1946 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is Rome: Free City worth watching?
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Rome: Free City (1946) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Rome: Free City?
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