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Love in the City (1953): Cast

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Love in the City is a 1953 romantic drama directed by Federico Fellini and Francesco Maselli, starring Marco Ferreri as Man in Trinità de' Monti (segment "Gli italiani si voltano"), Giovanna Ralli and Antonio Cifariello. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes.

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Love in the City (1953) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 55m (115 min)
Genres
Romance , Drama
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Love in the City About?

The premise of Love in the City without spoilers.

A bold, unapologetic film that shuns fear and taboos, presenting six distinct vignettes set in Rome. Each segment investigates facets of love and desire, ranging from prostitution and heartbreak to unwed motherhood and the pressures of the male gaze, offering a raw portrait of contemporary intimacy in modern Italy.

Love in the City Themes & Keywords

· 30 tags
  • anthology film
  • omnibus film
  • portmanteau film
  • directed by several directors
  • collective filmmaking
  • urban setting
  • prostitution
  • street life
  • watching someone
  • being watched
  • bus
  • girl watching
+18 more
  • italian
  • investigative reporter
  • pretending to be a fiance
  • dance hall
  • unwed mother
  • suicidal thoughts
  • female protagonist
  • episodic structure
  • provincial setting
  • documentary style
  • part documentary
  • interview
  • suicide
  • dancing
  • love
  • italy
  • based on true story
  • semi documentary
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Cast & crew

Love in the City Cast & Characters

Marco Ferreri leads the cast as Man in Trinità de' Monti (segment "Gli italiani si voltano"), with Giovanna Ralli and Antonio Cifariello as Giornalista (segment "Agenzia matrimoniale"). Directed by Federico Fellini and Francesco Maselli; 32 actors are credited in all.

From the directors

More from Federico Fellini and Francesco Maselli

More films directed by Federico Fellini and Francesco Maselli, best-rated first: La Dolce Vita, 8½, Variety Lights and Intervista.

Details

Love in the City Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “Liefde leidt de wereld” and “El amor se paga”.

Also known as
  • Liefde leidt de wereld
  • El amor se paga
  • Retalhos da Vida
  • Любовь в городе
  • 城市愛情故事
  • Ljubav u gradu
  • L'Amour à la ville
  • Liebe in der Stadt
  • 小巷之爱
  • 도시의 사랑
  • Любов в града
  • Amores na Cidade
+6 more
  • Kærlighed i byen
  • Láska ve městě
  • Amor en la ciudad
  • Kärlek i staden
  • 街の恋
  • 小巷之愛

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FAQ

Love in the City FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Love in the City, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Love in the City?

Love in the City runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

When was Love in the City released?

Love in the City was released on November 27, 1953.

Who directed Love in the City?

Love in the City was directed by Federico Fellini and Francesco Maselli.

More films by Federico Fellini

Who is in the cast of Love in the City?

Love in the City stars Marco Ferreri as Man in Trinità de' Monti (segment "Gli italiani si voltano"), Giovanna Ralli and Antonio Cifariello as Giornalista (segment "Agenzia matrimoniale"), among 32 credited actors.

Does Love in the City have a post-credit scene?

No. Love in the City has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Love in the City in?

The original language of Love in the City is Italian.

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