Ghosts of Rome (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1961, Ghosts of Rome is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Antonio Pietrangeli, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. An old prince lives in his ancient palace in Rome together with the ghosts of his ancestors. For years he has proudly rejected huge offers by a real estate group seeking to buy the palace and build a department store in its place, but when he suddenly dies his nephew signs the deal. The palace seems lost, but the ghosts forge a plan to save it from destruction.
Who’s in it. Ghosts of Rome stars Belinda Lee as Eileen, Marcello Mastroianni as Federico/ Gino / Reginaldo di Roviano, Sandra Milo as Flora di Roviano and Vittorio Gassman as Il Caparra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Ghosts of Rome has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ghosts of Rome page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ghosts of Rome tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ghosts of Rome (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ghosts of Rome change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ghosts of Rome worth watching?
- Ghosts of Rome holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ghosts of Rome?
- Ghosts of Rome stars Belinda Lee, Marcello Mastroianni, Sandra Milo, Vittorio Gassman and Eduardo De Filippo.
- When was Ghosts of Rome released?
- Ghosts of Rome was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.