Top Cast
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Leo Genn
British Major Michael Pemberton
Giovanna Ralli
Esperia Belli
Sergei Bondarchuk
Soviet Sergeant Fyodor Aleksandrovic Nazukov
Hannes Messemer
Baron Von Kliest
Peter Baldwin
American Lieutenant Peter Bradley
Laura Betti
Teresa
Rosalba Neri
Erika Almagià
Giulio Calì
Driver
George Petrarca
Tarcisio
Carlo Reali
Augusto Antoniani
Leopoldo Valentini
Mr. Alfredo, the Doorman
Roberto Palombi
Mr. Giacinto
Sergio Fantoni
Don Valerio
Enrico Maria Salerno
Doctor Costanzi
Paolo Stoppa
Prince Alessandro Antoniani
Renato Salvatori
Renato Balducci
Lars Bloch
American Soldier (uncredited)
Lina Ferri
Fake Nun (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 9, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberto Rossellini
- Screenplay & Story
- Sergio Amidei, Brunello Rondi, Diego Fabbri, Roberto Rossellini
- Original Score
- Renzo Rossellini
- Original Title
- Era notte a Roma
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Italian, Russian, Latin
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- Production Studios
- International Golden Star, Dismage
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberto Rossellini
Sergio Amidei, Brunello Rondi, Diego Fabbri, Roberto Rossellini, Mario Del Papa
Renzo Rossellini
Carlo Carlini
Roberto Cinquini
Franco Magli, G.B. Romanengo, Amedeo Rissotto
Department Leadership Roster
Roberto Rossellini
Director
Roberto Cinquini
Editor
Flavio Mogherini
Production Design
Sergio Amidei
Screenplay
Brunello Rondi
Screenplay
Diego Fabbri
Screenplay
Roberto Rossellini
Screenplay
Carlo Carlini
Director of Photography
Renzo Rossellini
Original Music Composer
Elio Costanzi
Costume Design
G.B. Romanengo
Producer
Amedeo Rissotto
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Escape by Night.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Escape by Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Escape by Night about?
In Nazi-occupied Rome, a beautiful bootlegger, to the chagrin of her lover, gives sanctuary to three escaped POWs: an American pilot, a Russian sergeant and a British major.
Who directed Escape by Night?
Escape by Night was directed by Roberto Rossellini.
Who stars in Escape by Night?
The principal cast of Escape by Night includes Leo Genn, Giovanna Ralli, Sergei Bondarchuk, Hannes Messemer, Peter Baldwin.
When was Escape by Night released and how long is it?
Escape by Night was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 2h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Escape by Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Escape by Night was composed by Renzo Rossellini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Escape by Night?
Escape by Night holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP.