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Roman Holiday, 1953

Starring: Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn

Directed by: William Wyler

Written by: Dalton Trumbo

Language: English, Italian

Country: USA

Runtime: 118 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:8.1

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Roman Holiday can be described as stylized, touching, and humorous. The plot revolves around a royal family, hidden identities, and media. The main genres are comedy and romance. In approach, Roman Holiday is realistic. It is located in Rome. It takes place in the 1950s. Visually, Roman Holiday is black and white. The soundtrack is orchestral. The movie has received attention for being a classic, a masterpiece, and an Oscar winner. Roman Holiday is well suited for a date night and a girls' night.

Summary of Roman Holiday

Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring European princess Ann (Audrey Hepburn) takes off for a night while in Rome. When a sedative she took from her doctor kicks in, however, she falls asleep on a park bench and is found by an American reporter, Joe Bradley (Gregory Peck),who takes her back to his apartment for safety. At work the next morning, Joe finds out Ann's regal identity and bets his editor he can get exclusive interview with her, but romance soon gets in the way.

Details

Language:	English, Italian
Country:	USA
Release date:	27 August 1953
Runtime:	118 min
Awards:	Academy Awards

Awards

Audrey Hepburn for Best Actress at the 1953 Academy Awards

Edith Head for Best Costume Design at the 1953 Academy Awards

Dalton Trumbo for Best Motion Picture Story at the 1953 Academy Awards

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Gregory Peck

as Joe Bradley

Audrey Hepburn

as Princess Ann

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Variety

[William Wyler] times the chuckles with a never-flagging pace, puts heart into the laughs, endows the footage with some boff bits of business and points up some tender, poignant scenes in using the smart script and the cast to the utmost advantage. Full Review

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by: Staff (Not Credited)

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The film has enough adventure and excitement to satisfy, and the faintly bittersweet note of the ending is made deliciously palatable by its artistic rightness. Full Review

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