Mamma Roma(1962)
Mamma Roma Synopsis
After years spent working as a prostitute in her Italian village, middle-aged Mamma Roma has saved enough money to buy herself a fruit stand so that she can have a respectable middle-class life and reestablish contact with the 16-year-old son she abandoned when he was an infant. But her former pimp threatens to expose her sordid past, and her troubled son seems destined to fall into a life of crime and violence.
Mamma Roma (1962) is a drama film directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, released on September 22, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Anna Magnani, Ettore Garofolo, Franco Citti and Silvana Corsini. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 443 ratings.
- Director:
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Writers:
- Pier Paolo Pasolini, Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Producers:
- Alfredo Bini
- Cinematographer:
- Tonino Delli Colli
- Composer:
- Carlo Rustichelli
- Production:
- Arco Film
- Status:
- Released
Mamma Roma (1962) Trailer
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Mamma Roma Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anna Magnani
as Mamma Roma
Ettore Garofolo
as Ettore
Franco Citti
as Carmine
Silvana Corsini
as Bruna
- Luisa Loiano
Luisa Loiano
as Biancofiore
Paolo Volponi
as Priest
- Luciano Gonini
Luciano Gonini
as Zacaria
- Vittorio La Paglia
Vittorio La Paglia
as Il Signor Pellissier
Piero Morgia
as Piero
- Franco Ceccarelli
Franco Ceccarelli
as Carletto
- Marcello Sorrentino
Marcello Sorrentino
as Tonino
- Sandro Meschino
Sandro Meschino
as Pasquale
Key crew
Directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, written by Pier Paolo Pasolini and Pier Paolo Pasolini, produced by Alfredo Bini.
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Mamma Roma Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 443 ratings.
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Mamma Roma – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mamma Roma online?
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Mamma Roma (1962) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mamma Roma?
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The main cast of Mamma Roma (1962) includes Anna Magnani, Ettore Garofolo, Franco Citti, Silvana Corsini and Luisa Loiano. The film was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mamma Roma released?
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Mamma Roma was released on September 22, 1962 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Mamma Roma worth watching?
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Mamma Roma (1962) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 443 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 Mamma Roma?
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Yes. The official Mamma Roma trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.