Official movie poster for Rome, Open City (1945), a drama war film

Rome, Open City(1945)

Roma città aperta

Our battle has barely begun.

8.0(996)1h 44m1945-10-08
DramaWar

Rome, Open City Synopsis

During the Nazi occupation of 1944 Rome, Resistance leader Giorgio Manfredi is pursued by the Nazis as he seeks refuge and a means of escape.

Rome, Open City (1945) is a drama and war film directed by Roberto Rossellini, released on October 8, 1945 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Aldo Fabrizi, Marcello Pagliero, Harry Feist and Anna Magnani. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 996 ratings.

Director:
Roberto Rossellini
Writers:
Sergio Amidei, Sergio Amidei, Roberto Rossellini
Producers:
Giuseppe Amato, Rod E. Geiger, Roberto Rossellini
Cinematographer:
Ubaldo Arata
Composer:
Renzo Rossellini
Production:
Excelsa Film
Budget:
$20,000
Revenue:
$1,000,000
Status:
Released

Rome, Open City (1945) Trailer

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Rome, Open City (Roma Città Aperta) - back in cinemas 17 May 2024 | BFI

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Roberto Rossellini: The War Trilogy - trailer | BFI Blu-ray

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Mark Kermode reviews Rome, Open City (1945) | BFI Player

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'Rome, Open City' | Critic's Picks | The New York Times

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Rome, Open City Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 996 ratings.

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7/10

The fact that this was filmed in Rome at a time when you could probably still smell the fleeing Nazi's petrol fumes gives this an enthralling sense of authenticity. The story is centred around the character of "Manfredi" (Marcello Pagliero) who is being chased by the Gestapo, and so is trying to escape. Even though Rome has been declared "open" and is therefore not subject to bombardment, the citizens are still…

Reviewed on February 17, 2024

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Rome, Open City – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Rome, Open City online?

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Rome, Open City (1945) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Rome, Open City?

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The main cast of Rome, Open City (1945) includes Aldo Fabrizi, Marcello Pagliero, Harry Feist, Anna Magnani and Maria Michi. The film was directed by Roberto Rossellini. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Rome, Open City released?

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Rome, Open City was released on October 8, 1945 and runs for 1h 44m.

Is Rome, Open City worth watching?

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Rome, Open City (1945) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 996 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Rome, Open City?

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