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Overview
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Release Date:
2 September 1953 (USA)
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Tagline:
Audrey Hepburn at her Oscar-winning best in an immortal comedy-romance! more
Plot:
A bored and sheltered princess escapes her guardians and falls in love with an American newsman in Rome. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Won 3 Oscars.
Another 5 wins
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11 nominations
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(23 articles)
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(From t5m.com. 26 October 2009, 9:08 AM, PDT)
Audrey Hepburn Film Series: Charade, My Fair Lady
(From Alternative Film Guide. 24 October 2009, 12:04 AM, PDT)
(From t5m.com. 26 October 2009, 9:08 AM, PDT)
Audrey Hepburn Film Series: Charade, My Fair Lady
(From Alternative Film Guide. 24 October 2009, 12:04 AM, PDT)
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Gregory Peck | ... | Joe Bradley |
 | Audrey Hepburn | ... | Princess Ann |
 | Eddie Albert | ... | Irving Radovich |
| Hartley Power | ... | Mr. Hennessy |
| Harcourt Williams | ... | Ambassador |
| Margaret Rawlings | ... | Countess Vereberg |
| Tullio Carminati | ... | Gen. Provno |
| Paolo Carlini | ... | Mario Delani |
| Claudio Ermelli | ... | Giovanni |
| Paola Borboni | ... | Charwoman |
| Alfredo Rizzo | ... | Cab Driver |
| Laura Solari | ... | Secretary |
| Gorella Gori | ... | Shoe Seller |
| Heinz Hindrich | ... | Dr. Bonnachoven |
| John Horne | ... | Master of Ceremonies |
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Runtime:
118 min | Portugal:117 min (cut version)
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Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Recording)
Certification:
West Germany:12 (f) (original rating) |
West Germany:6 (f) (re-rated) |
South Korea:All |
Argentina:Atp |
Australia:G |
Canada:G |
Chile:TE |
Finland:S |
Sweden:Btl |
USA:Approved (PCA #16114) |
UK:U |
USA:Passed
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The first American film to be made in its entirety in Italy.
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Goofs:
Continuity: When we see for the first time the truck where the princess is escaping the palace, there is a Cinzano box inside. But when Anne climbs into the back of the truck the brand "Cinzano" is not seen any more and another brand appears instead.
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Quotes:
Joe Bradley:
[after swimming ashore] All right?
Princess Ann: Fine. How are you?
Joe Bradley: Oh, fine!
[they laugh]
Joe Bradley: Say, you know, you were great back there.
Princess Ann: You weren't so bad yourself.
Joe Bradley: [kisses her] Well... I guess we'd better get Irving's car and get out of here.
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Princess Ann: Fine. How are you?
Joe Bradley: Oh, fine!
[they laugh]
Joe Bradley: Say, you know, you were great back there.
Princess Ann: You weren't so bad yourself.
Joe Bradley: [kisses her] Well... I guess we'd better get Irving's car and get out of here.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Sekai no chûshin de, ai o sakebu (2004)
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FAQ
How old was Princess Ann supposed to be?Is this movie based on a book?
How did Ann come to be called "Smitty"?
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Audrey Hepburn's first big film role cast her as a Princess of country unknown, making a state visit to Rome. Bored of the endless run of openings, dedications and so on, she decides to see something of the city, and runs into American newsman Gregory Peck. He recognises her as the missing Princess and plans to scoop a major interview for his syndicate, with the help of pal Eddie Albert and his hidden camera.
Hepburn is an absolute joy, particularly when her hair is shorn down to the classic urchin cut and she takes a motorcycle ride. Peck, too, is served well by this kind of role, and the romance of the city of Rome helps their relationship to develop during their 24 hours of freedom. Roman Holiday is one of those rarities which are truly perfect and memorable, a real girly flick with beautiful photography and a sparkling script. Highly recommended, and especially so in the wonderful recent restoration.