An American in Rome

An American in Rome

7.1IMDb Score
Released:1954-12-10
Genre:Comedy
Duration:85 min
Country:Italy
Director:Steno
Actors:Alberto Sordi, Maria Pia Casilio, Ilse Peterson, Anita Durante, Giulio Calì
Production:Minerva Film, Ponti-De Laurentiis Cinematografica, Excelsa Film

Overview:

Nando Moriconi is a young Italian living in Rome obsessed with all-things American.

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