The Pigeon That Took Rome (1962): reparto, argumento y streaming

1962 · Película · ★ 4.8

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Released in 1962, The Pigeon That Took Rome is a comedia and bélica film directed by Melville Shavelson, running about 103 minutes. “He is a military-type pigeon, now a sitting duck.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An American Infantry officer assigned to a cloak-and-dagger role in Rome uses homing pigeons for outside contact, with humorous results.

Who’s in it. The Pigeon That Took Rome stars Charlton Heston as Captain Paul MacDougall / Benny the Snatch / Narrator, Elsa Martinelli as Antonella Massimo, Harry Guardino as Sgt. Joseph Contini and Salvatore Baccaloni as Ciccio Massimo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Pigeon That Took Rome has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pigeon That Took Rome page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Pigeon That Took Rome tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parásitos, La vida es bella and El club de la lucha.

Preguntas frecuentes

Where can I watch The Pigeon That Took Rome (1962)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Pigeon That Took Rome change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Pigeon That Took Rome worth watching?
The Pigeon That Took Rome holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedia and bélica. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Pigeon That Took Rome?
The Pigeon That Took Rome stars Charlton Heston, Elsa Martinelli, Harry Guardino, Salvatore Baccaloni and Marietto Angeletti.
When was The Pigeon That Took Rome released?
The Pigeon That Took Rome was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.