Umberto D.(1952)
Umberto D. Synopsis
When elderly pensioner Umberto Domenico Ferrari returns to his boarding house from a protest calling for a hike in old-age pensions, his landlady demands her 15,000-lire rent by the end of the month or he and his small dog will be turned out onto the street. Unable to get the money in time, Umberto fakes illness to get sent to a hospital, giving his beloved dog to the landlady's pregnant and abandoned maid for temporary safekeeping.
Umberto D. (1952) is a drama film directed by Vittorio De Sica, released on January 20, 1952 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Carlo Battisti, Napoleone the Dog, Maria Pia Casilio and Lina Gennari. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 761 ratings.
- Director:
- Vittorio De Sica
- Writers:
- Cesare Zavattini
- Producers:
- Giuseppe Amato, Angelo Rizzoli, Vittorio De Sica
- Cinematographer:
- G.R. Aldo
- Composer:
- Alessandro Cicognini
- Production:
- Amato Film, Rizzoli Film, Produzioni De Sica
- Revenue:
- $71,461
- Status:
- Released
Umberto D. (1952) Trailer
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Umberto D. Cast & Crew
Main cast
Carlo Battisti
as Umberto Domenico Ferrari
- Napoleone the Dog
Napoleone the Dog
as Flike
Maria Pia Casilio
as Maria
Lina Gennari
as Antonia Belloni
- Elena Rea
Elena Rea
as The Nun at the Hospital
Memmo Carotenuto
as The Patient at the Hospital
- Ileana Simova
Ileana Simova
as The Woman in Umberto's Room
Lamberto Maggiorani
as (uncredited)
- Pasquale Campagnola
Pasquale Campagnola
as (uncredited)
- Riccardo Ferri
Riccardo Ferri
as (uncredited)
- Alberto Albani Barbieri
Alberto Albani Barbieri
as Antonia's Friend (uncredited)
- De Silva
De Silva
as Battistini (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Vittorio De Sica, written by Cesare Zavattini, produced by Giuseppe Amato, Angelo Rizzoli and Vittorio De Sica.
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Umberto D. Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 761 ratings.
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Umberto D. – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Umberto D. online?
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Umberto D. (1952) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Umberto D.?
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The main cast of Umberto D. (1952) includes Carlo Battisti, Napoleone the Dog, Maria Pia Casilio, Lina Gennari and Elena Rea. 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 Umberto D. released?
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Umberto D. was released on January 20, 1952 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Umberto D. worth watching?
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Umberto D. (1952) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 761 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 Umberto D.?
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