08 Oct 1945
Rome, Open City
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.
When in Rome
You'll have a wonderful time!
An American fugitive flees to Rome and tries to elude capture by masquerading as a priest.
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Van Johnson Father John X. Halligan
Paul Douglas Joe Brewster
Joseph Calleia Aggiunto Bodulli
Carlo Rizzo Antonio Silesto
Tudor Owen Father McGinniss
Mimi Aguglia Rosa
Harry Hayden Girdle Salesman
Dino Nardi Commissario Genoa
Aldo Silvani Cabby with horse and buggy
Mario Siletti Luigi Lugacetti
Argentina Brunetti Mrs. Lugacetti
Emory Parnell Ship's Captain
Charles Fawcett Mr. Cates
Alberto Lolli Father Segatini
Adriano Ambrogi Father Mariani
Amina Pirani Maggi Dove
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