Umberto D.
Synopsis
When elderly pensioner Umberto Domenico Ferrari returns to his boarding house from a protest calling for a hike in old-age pensions, his landlady demands her 15,000-lire rent by the end of the month or he and his small dog will be turned out onto the street. Unable to get the money in time, Umberto fakes illness to get sent to a hospital, giving his beloved dog to the landlady's pregnant and abandoned maid for temporary safekeeping.
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Umberto D. (1952) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-02-23
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Carlo Battisti
Umberto Domenico Ferrari
Napoleone the Dog
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Maria Pia Casilio
Maria
Lina Gennari
Antonia Belloni
Elena Rea
The Nun at the Hospital
Memmo Carotenuto
The Patient at the Hospital
Ileana Simova
The Woman in Umberto's Room
Lamberto Maggiorani
(uncredited)
Pasquale Campagnola
(uncredited)
Riccardo Ferri
(uncredited)
Alberto Albani Barbieri
Antonia's Friend (uncredited)
De Silva
Battistini (uncredited)
Umberto Alivernini
Young Doctor (uncredited)
Mario Pascucci
Young Doctor (uncredited)
Mario Meniconi
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 7, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 24, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$71K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vittorio De Sica
- Screenplay & Story
- Cesare Zavattini
- Original Score
- Alessandro Cicognini
- Original Title
- Umberto D.
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Worldwide Gross
- $71K
- Production Studios
- Amato Film, Rizzoli Film, Produzioni De Sica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vittorio De Sica
Cesare Zavattini
Alessandro Cicognini
G.R. Aldo
Eraldo Da Roma
Giuseppe Amato, Angelo Rizzoli, Vittorio De Sica
Department Leadership Roster
Vittorio De Sica
Director
Cesare Zavattini
Screenplay
Giuseppe Amato
Producer
Angelo Rizzoli
Producer
Alessandro Cicognini
Original Music Composer
Eraldo Da Roma
Editor
Virgilio Marchi
Production Design
Vittorio De Sica
Producer
G.R. Aldo
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Umberto D.
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What is Umberto D. about?
When elderly pensioner Umberto Domenico Ferrari returns to his boarding house from a protest calling for a hike in old-age pensions, his landlady demands her 15,000-lire rent by the end of the month or he and his small dog will be turned out onto the street. Unable to get the money in time, Umberto fakes illness to get sent to a hospital, giving his beloved dog to the landlady's pregnant and abandoned maid for temporary safekeeping.
Who directed Umberto D.?
Umberto D. was directed by Vittorio De Sica.
Who stars in Umberto D.?
The principal cast of Umberto D. includes Carlo Battisti, Napoleone the Dog, Maria Pia Casilio, Lina Gennari, Elena Rea.
When was Umberto D. released and how long is it?
Umberto D. was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
How much did Umberto D. make at the box office?
Umberto D. grossed $71K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Umberto D.?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Umberto D. was composed by Alessandro Cicognini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Umberto D.?
Umberto D. holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).