Rome, Open City
Roma città aperta
“Our battle has barely begun.”
Synopsis
During the Nazi occupation of 1944 Rome, Resistance leader Giorgio Manfredi is pursued by the Nazis as he seeks refuge and a means of escape.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Rome, Open City (Roma Città Aperta) - back in cinemas 17 May 2024 | BFIOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-04-03
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Aldo Fabrizi
Don Pietro Pellegrini
Marcello Pagliero
Giorgio Manfredi aka Luigi Ferraris
Harry Feist
Major Fritz Bergmann
Anna Magnani
Pina
Maria Michi
Marina Mari
Francesco Grandjacquet
Francesco
Vito Annichiarico
Marcello
Ákos Tolnay
Austrian Deserter
Joop van Hulzen
Captain Hartmann
Carla Rovere
Lauretta
Giovanna Galletti
Ingrid
Nando Bruno
Agostino the Sexton
Eduardo Passarelli
Neighborhood Police Sergeant
Carlo Sindici
Police Commissioner
Turi Pandolfini
Grandfather (uncredited)
Amalia Pellegrini
Nannina (uncredited)
Alberto Tavazzi
The Priest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rome International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 25, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 30, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
50x
+$980K net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberto Rossellini
- Screenplay & Story
- Sergio Amidei, Roberto Rossellini, Federico Fellini
- Original Score
- Renzo Rossellini
- Original Title
- Roma città aperta
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, Latin, German
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $20K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Excelsa Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberto Rossellini
Sergio Amidei, Roberto Rossellini, Federico Fellini
Renzo Rossellini
Ubaldo Arata
Eraldo Da Roma, Jolanda Benvenuti
Rod E. Geiger, Giuseppe Amato, Roberto Rossellini
Department Leadership Roster
Renzo Rossellini
Original Music Composer
Rosario Megna
Production Design
Eraldo Da Roma
Editor
Ubaldo Arata
Director of Photography
Roberto Rossellini
Director
Sergio Amidei
Screenplay
Rod E. Geiger
Producer
Giuseppe Amato
Producer
Roberto Rossellini
Producer
Roberto Rossellini
Screenplay
Jolanda Benvenuti
Editor
Federico Fellini
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rome, Open City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rome, Open City about?
During the Nazi occupation of 1944 Rome, Resistance leader Giorgio Manfredi is pursued by the Nazis as he seeks refuge and a means of escape.
Who directed Rome, Open City?
Rome, Open City was directed by Roberto Rossellini.
Who stars in Rome, Open City?
The principal cast of Rome, Open City includes Aldo Fabrizi, Marcello Pagliero, Harry Feist, Anna Magnani, Maria Michi.
When was Rome, Open City released and how long is it?
Rome, Open City was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of Rome, Open City?
Rome, Open City had a reported production budget of $20K and grossed $1M at the worldwide box office (50 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Rome, Open City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rome, Open City was composed by Renzo Rossellini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rome, Open City?
Rome, Open City holds official age classifications: FR: TP.