Film

A Parisian in Rome

1954 · 1h 38m · Drama · Comedy

IMDb

5.9

The story follows Riccardo, an Austrian pianist studying in Rome and engaged to local woman Fiorella, who has a brief encounter with French tourist Germaine, igniting a love triangle involving misunderstandings, a false arrest, and romantic schemes. Starring Barbara Laage as Germaine, Alberto Sordi as Alberto, Anna Maria Ferrero as Fiorella, and Erwin Strahl as Riccardo, the film blends humor with lighthearted drama set against the backdrop of Rome's iconic landmarks. Paul Hörbiger plays Professor Roth, serving as a stern mentor to the protagonist Riccardo and delivering comic relief via his rigid academic counsel amid the story's chaotic love triangle.

Alberto Sordi

Alberto Lucetti

Anna Maria Ferrero

Fiorella

Barbara Laage

Germaine, la Parigina

Erwin Strahl

Riccardo / Richard Koster

Paul Hörbiger

Professor Roth

Marcello Giorda

Sandi, padre di Fiorella

Mino Doro

Maestro Manardi

Rio Nobile

Orti di Tiberio

John Stacy

maestro

Marisa Castellani

Ileana Lauro

Gina Mascetti

• Erich KoblerDirector
• Ákos TolnayStory · Screenplay
• Ettore ScolaScreenplay · Story
• Ferruccio BianciniProducer
• Eugen SchüfftanDirector of Photography
• Francesco IzzarelliDirector of Photography
• Luigi MalatestaOriginal Music Composer
• Mario SerandreiEditor

Release date

November 11, 1954

Status

Released

Original language

Italian

Runtime

1h 38m

Genres

Drama, Comedy