An American in Rome
1954 · Movie · 85 min · ★ 7.1 · 49% critics
A young man in 1950s Rome becomes obsessed with American culture, filling his life with memorabilia and trying to dress, talk, and act like the heroes he admires. His over-the-top attempts to “be American” spark misunderstandings and comic clashes with everyday Italian life and the people around him.
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Details
- Original title
- Un americano a Roma
- Years
- 1954
- Release date
- 1954-12-10
- Language
- Italian
- Runtime
- 85 min
- Critic score
- 49/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (266 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a light, character-driven comedy about 1950s Italy’s fascination with America and lots of language-based gags; Not for you if you need a tight plot or subtle humor like A Day in Court.
Pros: big, lively laughs; memorable lead performance; sharp culture-clash humor | Cons: loose, confused plot; low-budget feel; uneven situations
Themes
- rome, italy
- american dream
Cast & crew
Alberto Sordi
as Nando Moriconi
Maria Pia Casilio
as Elvira
- IP
Ilse Peterson
as Molly
Anita Durante
as Mother of Nando
- GC
Giulio Calì
as Father of Nando
Galeazzo Benti
as Fred Buonanotte
Carlo Delle Piane
as Cicalone Romolo
- RD
Rocco D'Assunta
as Commissioner
Ivy Nicholson
as Molly's friend
Charles Fawcett
as Mr. Brooks
Directed by Steno