Love in the City (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1953, Love in the City is a drama and romance film directed by Carlo Lizzani, running about 115 minutes. “A daring new film experience... made without fear, without taboos!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Six separate episodes exploring themes of love, sex and romance in the Italian capital. "Paid Love" offers a glimpse into prostitution; "Attempted Suicide" features would-be suicides discussing their despair; "Paradise for Three Hours" depicts an evening at a provincial dance hall; "Marriage Agency" follows an investigative reporter posing as a husband-to-be; "Story of Caterina" tells the story of a young unwed mother forced to abandon her child; and "Italians Stare" catalogues the girl-watching techniques of Italian men.
Who’s in it. Love in the City stars Rita Josa as (segment "Tentato suicidio"), Rosanna Carta as (segment "Tentato suicidio"), Enrico Pelliccia as (segment "Tentato suicidio") and Donatella Marrosu as (segment "Tentato suicidio"), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Love in the City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and MovieMe. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love in the City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love in the City tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love in the City (1953)?
- In US, Love in the City is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and MovieMe. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Love in the City worth watching?
- Love in the City holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Love in the City?
- Love in the City stars Rita Josa, Rosanna Carta, Enrico Pelliccia, Donatella Marrosu and Paolo Pacetti.
- When was Love in the City released?
- Love in the City was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.