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The Roof (1956)

Movie ★ 7.3 97 min

Drama

Under provincial Italian law at the time, once a roof is erected, the occupants cannot be evicted from a building. This comedy follows the efforts of a family to erect the roof on a house overnight so that a newlywed couple can have their own home.

Vittorio De Sica Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 29, 1956
Runtime
97 min
IMDb
tt0049839
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Language
Studio
, Produzioni De Sica

Themes

Cast

Gabriella Pallotta Gabriella Pallotta Luisa Pilon Giorgio Listuzzi Natale Pilon, Luisa's husband Gastone Renzelli Gastone Renzelli Cesare, Luisa's brother-in-law Maria Di Rollo Gina Luciano Pigozzi Luciano Pigozzi Maria Di Fiori Giovanna, Cesare's wife Emilia Maritini Luisa's mother Angelo Bigioni Luigi Angelo Visentin Antonio Pilon Maria Sittoro Natale's mother Luisa Alessandri Signora Baj Giuseppe Martini Luisa's father

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Roof about?
Under provincial Italian law at the time, once a roof is erected, the occupants cannot be evicted from a building. This comedy follows the efforts of a family to erect the roof on a house overnight so that a newlywed couple can have their own home.
Who directed The Roof?
The Roof was directed by Vittorio De Sica.
Who stars in The Roof?
The Roof stars Gabriella Pallotta, Giorgio Listuzzi, Gastone Renzelli, Maria Di Rollo.
When was The Roof released?
The Roof is a 1956 drama film.
Where can I watch The Roof?
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