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Rome: Free City (1946)

4.919461h 21mIT
Drama

Directed by Marcello Pagliero

Rating

4.9/10

Runtime

1h 21m

Language

IT

Release

December 17, 1946

Director

Marcello Pagliero

Official Trailer

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Overview

In a post-war Rome (1946) a cat burglar inadvertently saves the life of a would-be suicide man who returns from the war to find that he has been betrayed by his fiancée while fighting in the war. From that moment the thief takes the ex-soldier under his wing. They leave house together for a night fu...

Cast

Valentina Cortese

Valentina Cortese

La ragazza

Andrea Checchi

Andrea Checchi

Il giovane

Nando Bruno

Nando Bruno

Il ladro

Marisa Merlini

Marisa Merlini

Mara

Gar Moore

Gar Moore

Lo statunitense

Vittorio De Sica

Vittorio De Sica

Il signore distinto

Manlio Busoni

Manlio Busoni

Il falsario

Fedele Gentile

Fedele Gentile

Il ricettatore

Francesco Grandjacquet

Francesco Grandjacquet

Il padrone della bisca

Rossano Licari

Rossano Licari

Ave Ninchi

Ave Ninchi

L'affittacamere

Ennio Flaiano

Ennio Flaiano

Il questorino (uncredited)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Rome: Free City (1946), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

In a post-war Rome (1946) a cat burglar inadvertently saves the life of a would-be suicide man who returns from the war to find that he has been betrayed by his fiancée while fighting in the war. From that moment the thief takes the ex-soldier under his wing. They leave house together for a night full of misadventures. In a streets of Rome they meet the struggling typist who can’t pay her rent and opts to street life; a wandering amnesiac who lost his memory and keeps asking everyone “Do you recognize me?”. Thieves, gamblers, hookers, policemen, soldiers and endless chain of cigarette-smoking and alcohol/espresso-drinking.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Rome: Free City. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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