Rome, Open City

1945 · 103 MIN · IMDB 8.0 · 31,660 VOTES · DIR. Roberto Rossellini

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Overview

In WWII-era Rome, underground resistance leader Manfredi attempts to evade the Gestapo by enlisting the help of Pina, the fiancée of a fellow member of the resistance, and Don Pietro, the priest due to oversee her marriage. But it’s not long before the Nazis and the local police find him.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,285 lines

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00:00:18 ROME, OPEN CITY
00:04:38 But how did you catch him?
00:07:43 Does Francesco the printer live here?
00:10:17 Who knows how many lies she's told you?
00:13:53 - Remoleto. - Remoleto told you.
00:16:46 It's common, yes. Everybody sings it.
00:21:27 He caught me in my dressing gown and rollers, imagine.
00:24:25 And eating as well.
00:28:24 Who'll help us forget all this suffering
00:32:26 That'll be Pina.
00:35:52 - We did well, didn't we? - Yes, but you never take me.
00:39:08 He's a skilled man. He's studied and traveled a lot.
00:42:37 You corrupt my people
00:46:44 Halt! What's a priest doing here?
00:54:02 We've brought you some meat.
00:58:07 Who is it?
01:01:04 Why do you look at me like that? Giorgio, you don't think...?
01:04:39 "Giovanni Episcovo". I've taken off 2 years.
01:09:36 Let's go!
01:12:59 I'd enjoy very much talking about your business
01:16:49 against the German armed forces
01:21:14 - And if he doesn't talk? - Nonsense.
01:24:31 are we agreed, Mister Ferraris?
01:32:17 God, forgive them.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,285
Dialogue density12.5 lines / min
First line00:00:18
Final line01:32:17

Production Record

DirectorRoberto Rossellini
LanguageItalian
Budget$20,000
Revenue$1,000,000
IMDb votes31,660