Journey to Italy
Viaggio in Italia
Synopsis
Married for eight years with no children, Brits Katherine and Alex Joyce are driving to Italy, their ultimate destination just outside of Naples to sell the villa they have just inherited from his uncle, the villa where they will be staying during their time there. On the drive, they come to the realization that this trip marks the first time that they have truly been alone together, and as such don't really know one another in the true sense.
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Journey to Italy (1953) - trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-12
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Ingrid Bergman
Katherine Joyce
George Sanders
Alex Joyce
Maria Mauban
Marie
Anna Proclemer
Prostitute
Paul Müller
Paul Dupont
Leslie Daniels
Tony Burton
Natalia Ray
Natalie Burton
Jackie Frost
Betty
Bianca Maria Cerasoli
Judy's Friend (uncredited)
Adriana Danieli
Judy's Friend (uncredited)
María Martín
Judy (uncredited)
Lyla Rocco
Mrs. Sinibaldi (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 1, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 12, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberto Rossellini
- Screenplay & Story
- Vitaliano Brancati, Roberto Rossellini
- Original Score
- Renzo Rossellini
- Original Title
- Viaggio in Italia
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Sveva Film, Junior Film, Italia Produzione Film, Société Générale de Cinématographie (S.G.C.)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberto Rossellini
Vitaliano Brancati, Roberto Rossellini, Colette
Renzo Rossellini
Enzo Serafin
Jolanda Benvenuti
Adolfo Fossataro, Alfredo Guarini, Roberto Rossellini
Department Leadership Roster
Roberto Rossellini
Director
Vitaliano Brancati
Screenplay
Roberto Rossellini
Screenplay
Adolfo Fossataro
Producer
Enzo Serafin
Director of Photography
Jolanda Benvenuti
Editor
Fernanda Gattinoni
Costume Design
Alfredo Guarini
Producer
Roberto Rossellini
Producer
Renzo Rossellini
Original Music Composer
Piero Filippone
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Journey to Italy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Journey to Italy about?
Married for eight years with no children, Brits Katherine and Alex Joyce are driving to Italy, their ultimate destination just outside of Naples to sell the villa they have just inherited from his uncle, the villa where they will be staying during their time there. On the drive, they come to the realization that this trip marks the first time that they have truly been alone together, and as such don't really know one another in the true sense.
Who directed Journey to Italy?
Journey to Italy was directed by Roberto Rossellini.
Who stars in Journey to Italy?
The principal cast of Journey to Italy includes Ingrid Bergman, George Sanders, Maria Mauban, Anna Proclemer, Paul Müller.
When was Journey to Italy released and how long is it?
Journey to Italy was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Journey to Italy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Journey to Italy was composed by Renzo Rossellini.
Is Journey to Italy based on a book or true story?
Journey to Italy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Colette".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Journey to Italy?
Journey to Italy holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).