Rome, Open City

OUR BATTLE HAS BARELY BEGUN.

In WWII-era Rome, underground resistance leader Manfredi attempts to evade the Gestapo by enlisting the help of Pina, the fiancée of a fellow member of the resistance, and Don Pietro, the priest due to oversee her marriage. But it’s not long before the Nazis and the local police find him.

Director: Roberto Rossellini
Cast: Aldo Fabrizi , Marcello Pagliero , Harry Feist , Anna Magnani , Maria Michi , Francesco Grandjacquet , Vito Annichiarico , Ákos Tolnay , Joop van Hulzen , Carla Rovere

Genres: Drama , War

Release date: 1945-10-08

Rating: 8.023

Runtime: 103minutes

Budget: 0M

Revenue: 1M

Production Companies: Excelsa Film

Reviews:

  • Emery McClure
    An emotional rollercoaster. The soundtrack was beautiful and really added to the experience.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Lilith Hester
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4

  • Cecilia Strong
    The plot was full of holes, and the acting felt forced. I had higher expectations.
    Rating: 2

  • Briggs Perez
    A decent watch, though the pacing felt a bit slow in the middle. The cinematography was great, though.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Kobe Pollard
    A powerful drama with fantastic character development. It left a lasting impact on me.
    Rating: 4.5