Roman Holiday (1953)

Roman Holiday (1953) poster

Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring European princess Ann 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, 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.

Director: William Wyler
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 119 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Georges Auric
Cinematography: Henri Alekan, Franz Planer
Editing: Robert Swink
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Italiano
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $12M
Original Language: en

Themes

Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty, Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Cheerleading Competition and Team Spirit, Moving Relationship Stories

Keywords

dance, rome, italy, photography, boat, secret identity, intelligence, embassy, forbidden love, sightseeing, duty, black and white, romantic

Trailer

Roman Holiday Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roman Holiday about?
Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring European princess Ann 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, 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.
Who directed Roman Holiday?
Roman Holiday was directed by William Wyler.
Who stars in Roman Holiday?
Roman Holiday stars Audrey Hepburn, Gregory Peck, Eddie Albert, Hartley Power, Harcourt Williams, Margaret Rawlings.
How long is Roman Holiday?
Roman Holiday has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
What genre is Roman Holiday?
Roman Holiday is a Romance, Comedy, Drama film.
What is the budget of Roman Holiday?
Roman Holiday had a budget of $2M.
How much did Roman Holiday gross?
Roman Holiday grossed $12M worldwide.
Where was Roman Holiday produced?
Roman Holiday was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Roman Holiday?
The themes of Roman Holiday include: Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty, Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Cheerleading Competition and Team Spirit, Moving Relationship Stories.