Roman and Francesca (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1961, Roman and Francesca is a drama and romance film directed by Volodymyr Denysenko, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A Soviet trading ship sank into the Italian port. Sailor Roman went ashore. In one of the squares he heard singing. It was sung by Francesca. The sailor was delighted with her voice and beauty. They wandered for a long time that day on ancient streets and squares. And the next morning the war began. The Soviet ship had to urgently return to their homeland. It was difficult to part in love, but they believe that they will definitely meet.
Who’s in it. Roman and Francesca stars Pavel Morozenko as Roman, Lyudmila Gurchenko as Francesca, Anatoli Skibenko as Dante Alighieri / Antonio and Mikhail Zadneprovsky as boatswain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Roman and Francesca has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Roman and Francesca page.
If you liked it. Fans of Roman and Francesca tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Roman and Francesca (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Roman and Francesca change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Roman and Francesca worth watching?
- Roman and Francesca holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Roman and Francesca?
- Roman and Francesca stars Pavel Morozenko, Lyudmila Gurchenko, Anatoli Skibenko, Mikhail Zadneprovsky and Sofya Karamash.
- When was Roman and Francesca released?
- Roman and Francesca was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.