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5.9 / 10(61 votes)IMDbNR19621h 47m$2.5M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Two Weeks in Another Town

“...only in Rome could this story happen...”

Synopsis

After spending three years in an asylum, a washed-up actor views a minor assignment from his old director in Rome as a chance for personal and professional redemption.

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Two Weeks in Another Town (1962) Original Trailer [HD]

Type: Trailer • Published 2023-04-06

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 17, 1962

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

November 30, 2011

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.63x ROI)

Production Budget

$4M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$2.5M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.63x

-$1.5M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $4MWorldwide: $2.5M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Vincente Minnelli
Screenplay & Story
Charles Schnee
Original Score
David Raksin
Original Title
Two Weeks in Another Town
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Italian
Runtime
1h 47m
Production Budget
$4M
Worldwide Gross
$2.5M
Production Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, John Houseman Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Vincente Minnelli

Screenplay & Story

Charles Schnee, Irwin Shaw

Original Score & Music

David Raksin

Director of Photography

Milton Krasner

Film Editing

Adrienne Fazan, Robert James Kern

Producers

John Houseman

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Irwin Shaw

Department Leadership Roster

Vincente Minnelli

Vincente Minnelli

Director

Charles Schnee

Charles Schnee

Screenplay

John Houseman

John Houseman

Producer

Milton Krasner

Milton Krasner

Director of Photography

Adrienne Fazan

Editor

Robert James Kern

Editor

Walter Plunkett

Walter Plunkett

Costume Design

David Raksin

David Raksin

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Two Weeks in Another Town

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Two Weeks in Another Town about?

After spending three years in an asylum, a washed-up actor views a minor assignment from his old director in Rome as a chance for personal and professional redemption.

Who directed Two Weeks in Another Town?

Two Weeks in Another Town was directed by Vincente Minnelli.

Who stars in Two Weeks in Another Town?

The principal cast of Two Weeks in Another Town includes Kirk Douglas, Edward G. Robinson, Cyd Charisse, George Hamilton, Claire Trevor.

When was Two Weeks in Another Town released and how long is it?

Two Weeks in Another Town was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.

What was the box office and production budget of Two Weeks in Another Town?

Two Weeks in Another Town had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $2.5M at the worldwide box office (0.63 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Two Weeks in Another Town?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Two Weeks in Another Town was composed by David Raksin.

Is Two Weeks in Another Town based on a book or true story?

Two Weeks in Another Town is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Irwin Shaw".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Two Weeks in Another Town?

Two Weeks in Another Town holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).