Umberto D.

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.

Director: Vittorio De Sica
Cast: Carlo Battisti , Napoleone the Dog , Maria Pia Casilio , Lina Gennari , Elena Rea , Memmo Carotenuto , Ileana Simova , Lamberto Maggiorani , Pasquale Campagnola , Riccardo Ferri

Genres: Drama

Release date: 1952-01-20

Rating: 7.9

Runtime: 91minutes

Budget: 0M

Revenue: 0M

Production Companies: Amato Film , Rizzoli Film , Produzioni De Sica

Reviews:

  • Darwin Merritt
    A touching and heartfelt movie. The performances felt genuine, and the story was beautiful.
    Rating: 4.5

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

  • Lilith Hester
    A visual spectacle with an epic storyline. The special effects were mind-blowing.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Kendra Ortega
    Surprisingly good! I didn't expect much, but the twists and emotional depth really pulled me in.
    Rating: 4

  • Emmett Frederick
    Great concept, poorly executed. There were too many plot holes, and the ending felt rushed.
    Rating: 2.5