Rome: Free City (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1946, Rome: Free City is a drama film directed by Marcello Pagliero, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. In a post-war Rome (1946) a cat burglar inadvertently saves the life of a would-be suicide man who returns from the war to find that he has been betrayed by his fiancée while fighting in the war. From that moment the thief takes the ex-soldier under his wing. They leave house together for a night full of misadventures. In a streets of Rome they meet the struggling typist who can’t pay her rent and opts to street life; a wandering amnesiac who lost his memory and keeps asking everyone “Do you recognize me?”. Thieves, gamblers, hookers, policemen, soldiers and endless chain of cigarette-smoking and alcohol/espresso-drinking.
Who’s in it. Rome: Free City stars Valentina Cortese as La ragazza, Andrea Checchi as Il giovane, Nando Bruno as Il ladro and Marisa Merlini as Mara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Rome: Free City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rome: Free City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rome: Free City tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rome: Free City (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rome: Free City change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rome: Free City worth watching?
- Rome: Free City holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rome: Free City?
- Rome: Free City stars Valentina Cortese, Andrea Checchi, Nando Bruno, Marisa Merlini and Gar Moore.
- When was Rome: Free City released?
- Rome: Free City was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.