Rome, Open City (1945) movie poster

Rome, Open City (1945)

Roma città aperta
"Our battle has barely begun."
ThumbScore
👍 87%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 100% (RT: 100%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaWar

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Director
Roberto Rossellini
Runtime
1h 44m
Country
Italy
Language
Italian
TMDB Rating
8.0/10 (964 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
Cast
Aldo Fabrizi as Don Pietro Pellegrini
Marcello Pagliero as Giorgio Manfredi aka Luigi Ferraris
Harry Feist as Major Fritz Bergmann
Anna Magnani as Pina
Maria Michi as Marina Mari
Vito Annichiarico as Marcello
Ákos Tolnay as Austrian Deserter
Yes. 87% of real audiences liked it based on 964 votes. Critics gave it 100%.
Overview
During the Nazi occupation of 1944 Rome, Resistance leader Giorgio Manfredi is pursued by the Nazis as he seeks refuge and a means of escape. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • During production of Rome, Open City, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

Rome, Open City is a 1945 drama, war film directed by Roberto Rossellini. During the Nazi occupation of 1944 Rome, Resistance leader Giorgio Manfredi is pursued by the Nazis as he seeks refuge and a means of escape. The film has been rated by 964 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Rome, Open City delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Rome, Open City (1945) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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