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An American in Rome

An American in Rome

19547.11h 25m

Overview

Nando Moriconi is a young Italian living in Rome obsessed with all-things American.

Directed by Steno
Written by Ettore Scola, Steno, Sandro Continenza
Produced by Dino De Laurentiis, Carlo Ponti
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Top Cast

Alberto Sordi

Alberto Sordi

Nando Moriconi

Maria Pia Casilio

Maria Pia Casilio

Elvira

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Ilse Peterson

Molly

Anita Durante

Anita Durante

Mother of Nando

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Giulio Calì

Father of Nando

Galeazzo Benti

Galeazzo Benti

Fred Buonanotte

Carlo Delle Piane

Carlo Delle Piane

Cicalone Romolo

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Rocco D'Assunta

Commissioner

Ivy Nicholson

Ivy Nicholson

Molly's friend

Charles Fawcett

Charles Fawcett

Mr. Brooks

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Themes & Keywords

rome, italyamerican dream

About An American in Rome

An American in Rome is a comedy film released in 1954 exploring themes of rome, italy, american dream. Directed by Steno, it stars Alberto Sordi, Maria Pia Casilio, Ilse Peterson. Nando Moriconi is a young Italian living in Rome obsessed with all-things American.

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