An American in Rome

1954 1h 25m IT

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7.1

SOLID

★7.1TMDB · 270

Comedy

Synopsis

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Nando Moriconi is a young Italian living in Rome obsessed with all-things American.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Alberto Sordi
Nando Moriconi
Maria Pia Casilio
Elvira
Ilse Peterson
Molly
Anita Durante
Mother of Nando
Giulio Calì
Father of Nando
Galeazzo Benti
Fred Buonanotte
Carlo Delle Piane
Cicalone Romolo
Rocco D'Assunta
Commissioner

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Steno
Writers: Ettore Scola, Steno, Sandro Continenza
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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72 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Steno, shot by Carlo Montuori. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Angelo Francesco Lavagnino. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Giuliana Attenni shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Alberto Sordi and Maria Pia Casilio and Ilse Peterson carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0046705 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Steno directs. Carlo Montuori behind the camera. Angelo Francesco Lavagnino scores. Giuliana Attenni cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
272 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Directed by Steno, shot by Carlo Montuori. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Angelo Francesco Lavagnino. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Giuliana Attenni shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Alberto Sordi and Maria Pia Casilio and Ilse Peterson carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0046705 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.