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The fall of the Roman Empire 1931-1972. - Roma
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Title: Roma

Release Date: 16 Mar 1972

Runtime: 2h

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Director: Les Productions Artistes Associés, Ultra Film

Production Companies: Les Productions Artistes Associés, Ultra Film

Overview: A virtually plotless, gaudy, impressionistic portrait of Rome through the eyes of one of its most famous citizens.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.2 (324 votes)

Cast

  • Fellini, Age 18: Peter Gonzales Falcon
  • Dolores - Young Prostitute: Fiona Florence
  • Princess Domitilla: Pia De Doses
  • Underground Guide: Marne Maitland
  • Cardinal Ottaviani: Renato Giovannoli
  • Pharmacist's wife / Cinema spectator: Elisa Mainardi
  • Reporter Interviewing Fellini: Norma Giacchero
  • Fellini as a Child: Stefano Mayore
  • Music Hall Compere: Galliano Sbarra
  • Anna Magnani: Anna Magnani
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