Roman Tales
Racconti romani
Synopsis
Alvaro is been in jail and so he consider himself the most fit to lead his three friends Mario, Otello and Spartaco. The four young men decide to start a business. They need only a van to start a transport company. But they lack the money. How can they get it?
Top Cast
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Antonio Cifariello
Otello
Franco Fabrizi
Alvaro Latini
Giovanna Ralli
Marcella
Maurizio Arena
Mario
Maria Pia Casilio
Anita
Eloisa Cianni
Ines
Giancarlo Costa
Spartaco
Margherita Autuori
Assuntina
Mario Carotenuto
Commendator Vincenzo Servadoi
Sergio Raimondi
Valerio Zerboni
Nando Bruno
Annibale
Dino Curcio
Pasquale
Mario Riva
The Waiter at the Restaurant on the Sea
Anita Durante
Alvaro's mother
Vittorio De Sica
Mazzoni Baralla - the lawyer
Silvana Pampanini
Maria
Totò
Professor Semprini
Ciccio Barbi
The Plump Policeman near the Stadium (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gianni Franciolini
- Screenplay & Story
- Sergio Amidei, Agenore Incrocci, Furio Scarpelli, Francesco Rosi
- Original Score
- Mario Nascimbene
- Original Title
- Racconti romani
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Cormoran Films, Diana Cinematografica, Industrie Cinematografiche Sociali (ICS)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gianni Franciolini
Sergio Amidei, Agenore Incrocci, Furio Scarpelli, Francesco Rosi, Alberto Moravia
Mario Nascimbene
Mario Montuori
Adriana Novelli
Niccolò Theodoli
Department Leadership Roster
Gianni Franciolini
Director
Niccolò Theodoli
Producer
Sergio Amidei
Screenplay
Agenore Incrocci
Screenplay
Furio Scarpelli
Screenplay
Francesco Rosi
Screenplay
Mario Montuori
Director of Photography
Mario Nascimbene
Original Music Composer
Aldo Tommasini
Production Design
Adriana Novelli
Editor
Beni Montresor
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Roman Tales.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roman Tales
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Roman Tales about?
Alvaro is been in jail and so he consider himself the most fit to lead his three friends Mario, Otello and Spartaco. The four young men decide to start a business. They need only a van to start a transport company. But they lack the money. How can they get it?
Who directed Roman Tales?
Roman Tales was directed by Gianni Franciolini.
Who stars in Roman Tales?
The principal cast of Roman Tales includes Antonio Cifariello, Franco Fabrizi, Giovanna Ralli, Maurizio Arena, Maria Pia Casilio.
When was Roman Tales released and how long is it?
Roman Tales was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Roman Tales?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Roman Tales was composed by Mario Nascimbene.
Is Roman Tales based on a book or true story?
Roman Tales is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alberto Moravia".