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Umberto D (re-release) (2002): Cast, Ratings & Plot

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Umberto D (re-release) is a 2002 drama directed by Vittorio De Sica, starring Carlo Battisti, Memmo Carotenuto and Maria Pia Casilio. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes. Critics gave it 92 on Metacritic.

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Umberto D (re-release) (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Vittorio De Sica
Genre
Drama
Original language
Italian
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The story

What Is Umberto D (re-release) About?

The premise of Umberto D (re-release) without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

This 50th Anniversary restoration poignantly portrays an aging pensioner, Umberto D., struggling to maintain his dignity and sense of purpose in the aftermath of World War II. Director Vittorio De Sica masterfully depicts his everyday heroism as he navigates the challenges of post-war Italy, facing eviction and grappling with a changing world while seeking simple companionship.

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Cast & crew

Umberto D (re-release) Cast

Carlo Battisti leads the cast, with Memmo Carotenuto and Maria Pia Casilio. Directed by Vittorio De Sica; 11 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Vittorio De Sica

More films directed by Vittorio De Sica, best-rated first: Miracle in Milan, The Voyage, A Brief Vacation and We’ll Call Him Andrea.

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Ratings

Umberto D (re-release) Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Umberto D (re-release) 92 on Metacritic.

Plot

Umberto D (re-release) Plot Summary

What happens in Umberto D (re-release) from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As the police disperse a group of elderly citizens demanding a long-overdue pension increase, Umberto D. Ferrari (Carlo Battisti), a retired government worker, returns to his modest apartment only to discover it has been taken over by a youthful couple indulging in a brief moment of intimacy. His landlady’s harsh decision to rent the space has left him with a daunting dilemma: he must pay the overdue rent of 15,000 lire within just two weeks. Time is not on his side; in a desperate bid to gather funds, Umberto parts with his cherished watch and books, but the little money he manages to raise is barely sufficient to make a dent in his troubles.

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Umberto D (re-release) FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Umberto D (re-release), each answered in a sentence.

How long is Umberto D (re-release)?

Umberto D (re-release) runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Umberto D (re-release) released?

Umberto D (re-release) was released on February 15, 2002.

Who directed Umberto D (re-release)?

Umberto D (re-release) was directed by Vittorio De Sica.

More films by Vittorio De Sica

Who is in the cast of Umberto D (re-release)?

Umberto D (re-release) stars Carlo Battisti, Memmo Carotenuto and Maria Pia Casilio, among 11 credited actors.

How is Umberto D (re-release) rated?

Umberto D (re-release) has 92 on Metacritic.

Does Umberto D (re-release) have a post-credit scene?

No. Umberto D (re-release) has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Umberto D (re-release) in?

The original language of Umberto D (re-release) is Italian.

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