The Roof(1956)
Synopsis
Under provincial Italian law at the time, once a roof is erected, the occupants cannot be evicted from a building. This film follows the efforts of a family to erect the roof on a house overnight so that a newlywed couple can have their own home.
Directed by Vittorio De Sica
Where to watch The Roof
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Cast
Gabriella Pallotta
Luisa Pilon
Giorgio Listuzzi
Natale Pilon, Luisa's husband
Gastone Renzelli
Cesare, Luisa's brother-in-law
Maria Di Rollo
Gina
Luciano Pigozzi
Maria Di Fiori
Giovanna, Cesare's wife
Emilia Maritini
Luisa's mother
Angelo Bigioni
Luigi
Angelo Visentin
Antonio Pilon
Maria Sittoro
Natale's mother
Luisa Alessandri
Signora Baj
Giuseppe Martini
Luisa's father
The Roof — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Roof?+
The Roof is available to stream on Darkroom and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Roof come out?+
The Roof was released in 1956.
How long is The Roof?+
The Roof runs for 97 minutes (1 hour and 37 minutes).
Who directed The Roof?+
The Roof was directed by Vittorio De Sica.
Who stars in The Roof?+
The Roof stars Gabriella Pallotta, Giorgio Listuzzi, Gastone Renzelli, Maria Di Rollo and Luciano Pigozzi.
Is The Roof worth watching?+
The Roof holds a 7.3/10 rating from 52 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama.
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