Poor But Beautiful (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1957, Poor But Beautiful is a comedy and romance film directed by Dino Risi, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Salvatore and Romolo are two young and poor young men that are neighbours and friends. They live with their parents in Piazza Navona, Rome. They are poor but handsome, and both fall in love with Giovanna.
Who’s in it. Poor But Beautiful stars Maurizio Arena as Romolo, Renato Salvatori as Salvatore, Marisa Allasio as Giovanna and Memmo Carotenuto as Autista, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Poor But Beautiful 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 Poor But Beautiful page.
If you liked it. Fans of Poor But Beautiful tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poor But Beautiful (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Poor But Beautiful change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Poor But Beautiful worth watching?
- Poor But Beautiful holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Poor But Beautiful?
- Poor But Beautiful stars Maurizio Arena, Renato Salvatori, Marisa Allasio, Memmo Carotenuto and Lorella De Luca.
- When was Poor But Beautiful released?
- Poor But Beautiful was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.