When in Rome
“You'll have a wonderful time!”
Synopsis
An American fugitive flees to Rome and eludes capture by masquerading as the American priest he met enroute.
Top Cast
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Van Johnson
Father John X. Halligan
Paul Douglas
Joe Brewster
Joseph Calleia
Aggiunto Bodulli
Carlo Rizzo
Antonio Silesto
Tudor Owen
Father McGinniss
Mimi Aguglia
Rosa
Harry Hayden
Girdle Salesman
Dino Nardi
Commissario Genoa
Aldo Silvani
Cabby with horse and buggy
Mario Siletti
Luigi Lugacetti
Argentina Brunetti
Mrs. Lugacetti
Emory Parnell
Ship's Captain
Charles Fawcett
Mr. Cates
Alberto Lolli
Father Segatini
Adriano Ambrogi
Father Mariani
Amina Pirani Maggi
Dove
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clarence Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Buckner, Dorothy Kingsley, Charles Schnee
- Original Title
- When in Rome
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clarence Brown
Robert Buckner, Dorothy Kingsley, Charles Schnee
Department Leadership Roster
Clarence Brown
Director
Dorothy Kingsley
Writer
Charles Schnee
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About When in Rome
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is When in Rome about?
An American fugitive flees to Rome and eludes capture by masquerading as the American priest he met enroute.
Who directed When in Rome?
When in Rome was directed by Clarence Brown.
Who stars in When in Rome?
The principal cast of When in Rome includes Van Johnson, Paul Douglas, Joseph Calleia, Carlo Rizzo, Tudor Owen.
When was When in Rome released and how long is it?
When in Rome was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for When in Rome?
When in Rome holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).