Movielogr
Rome, Open City (1945)
Directed by Roberto Rossellini
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In WWII-era Rome, underground resistance leader Manfredi attempts to evade the Gestapo by enlisting the help of Pina, the fiancée of a fellow member of the resistance, and Don Pietro, the priest due to oversee her marriage. But it’s not long before the Nazis and the local police find him.
Length 103 minutes
Actors
Aldo Fabrizi | Marcello Pagliero | Harry Feist | Anna Magnani | Maria Michi | Francesco Grandjacquet | Vito Annichiarico | Ákos Tolnay | Joop van Hulzen | Carla Rovere | Giovanna Galletti | Nando Bruno | Eduardo Passarelli | Carlo Sindici | Turi Pandolfini | Amalia Pellegrini | Alberto Tavazzi
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2016 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 9 stars |
| (Average) 9 stars |
Viewing Notes
I’m amazed that this was filmed in secret during the Nazi occupation of Rome. A great, humanist approach to the very real turmoil of war that casts a light on the cost of acts of resistance. Very powerful in a way few war films are.
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