Roman Holiday (1953)
Directed by William Wyler
Genres - Comedy, Romance, Drama |
Sub-Genres - Romantic Comedy |
Release Date - Sep 2, 1953 (USA) |
Run Time - 119 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
Audrey Hepburn became a star with this film, in which she played Princess Anne, weary of protocol and anxious to have some fun before she is mummified by "affairs of state." On a diplomatic visit to Rome, Anne escapes her royal retainers and scampers incognito through the Eternal City. She happens to meet American journalist Joe Bradley (Gregory Peck), who, recognizing a hot news story, pretends that he doesn't recognize her and offers to give her a guided tour of Rome. Naturally, Joe hopes to get an exclusive interview, while his photographer pal Irving (Eddie Albert) attempts to sneak a photo. And just as naturally, Joe falls in love with her. Filmed on location in Rome, Roman Holiday garnered an Academy Award for the 24-year-old Hepburn; another Oscar went to the screenplay, credited to Ian McLellan Hunter and John Dighton but actually co-written by the blacklisted Dalton Trumbo. The 1987 TV movie remake with Catherine Oxenberg is best forgotten.
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princess, reporter, love, rebel, role-switching, romance, tourist, vacation, news, search
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High Artistic Quality, High Production Values