Umberto D.(1952)
Overview
When elderly pensioner Umberto Domenico Ferrari returns to his boarding house from a protest calling for a hike in old-age pensions, his landlady demands her 15,000-lire rent by the end of the month or he and his small dog will be turned out onto the street. Unable to get the money in time, Umberto fakes illness to get sent to a hospital, giving his beloved dog to the landlady's pregnant and abandoned maid for temporary safekeeping.
Director
Vittorio De Sica
Studio
Amato Film
Revenue
$71K
Cast
Carlo Battisti
as Umberto Domenico Ferrari
Napoleone the Dog
as Flike
Maria Pia Casilio
as Maria
Lina Gennari
as Antonia Belloni
Elena Rea
as The Nun at the Hospital
Memmo Carotenuto
as The Patient at the Hospital
Ileana Simova
as The Woman in Umberto's Room
Lamberto Maggiorani
as (uncredited)
Pasquale Campagnola
as (uncredited)
Riccardo Ferri
as (uncredited)
Alberto Albani Barbieri
as Antonia's Friend (uncredited)
De Silva
as Battistini (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1952
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
Italian
Rating
7.9 / 10
Box Office
$71K
Production Companies
Amato Film • Rizzoli Film • Produzioni De Sica
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What is Umberto D. about?▼
When elderly pensioner Umberto Domenico Ferrari returns to his boarding house from a protest calling for a hike in old-age pensions, his landlady demands her 15,000-lire rent by the end of the month or he and his small dog will be turned out onto the street. Unable to get the money in time, Umberto fakes illness to get sent to a hospital, giving his beloved dog to the landlady's pregnant and abandoned maid for temporary safekeeping.
Who directed Umberto D.?▼
Umberto D. was directed by Vittorio De Sica and released in 1952. It is a drama film.
How long is Umberto D.?▼
Umberto D. has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
Who stars in Umberto D.?▼
The cast of Umberto D. includes Carlo Battisti as Umberto Domenico Ferrari, Napoleone the Dog as Flike, Maria Pia Casilio as Maria, Lina Gennari as Antonia Belloni, Elena Rea as The Nun at the Hospital and more.
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