

An American in Rome
1954-12-10 · 85 min · ★ 7.1
Nando Moriconi is a young Italian living in Rome obsessed with all-things American.
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- Directors
- Steno
- Production companies
- Minerva Film, Ponti-De Laurentiis Cinematografica, Excelsa Film
- Countries
- Italy
- Status
- Released
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Alberto SordiNando Moriconi
Maria Pia CasilioElvira
Anita DuranteMother of Nando
Galeazzo BentiFred Buonanotte
Carlo Delle PianeCicalone Romolo
Ivy NicholsonMolly's friend
Charles FawcettMr. Brooks
Salvo LibassiTullio, radio technician
Marcello GiordaElderly spectator on TV
Leopoldo TriesteSpectator on TV
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