Roman Holiday
Originally released in 1953. Roman Holiday is a romance/comedy film. directed by William Wyler.
Starring Audrey Hepburn, Gregory Peck, and Eddie Albert
Synopsis
Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring European princess Ann takes off for a night while in Rome. When a sedative she took from her doctor kicks in, however, she falls asleep on a park bench and is found by an American reporter, Joe Bradley, who takes her back to his apartment for safety. At work the next morning, Joe finds out Ann's regal identity and bets his editor he can get exclusive interview with her, but romance soon gets in the way.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 26, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (2,199 votes)
Budget
$1.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$12M
8.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Audrey Hepburn
as Princess Ann
Gregory Peck
as Joe Bradley
Eddie Albert
as Irving Radovich
Hartley Power
as Mr. Hennessy
Harcourt Williams
as Ambassador
Margaret Rawlings
as Countess Vereberg
Tullio Carminati
as Gen. Provno
Paolo Carlini
as Mario Delani
Claudio Ermelli
as Giovanni
Paola Borboni
as Charwoman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,500,000
- Revenue
- $12,000,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roman Holiday about?
Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring European princess Ann takes off for a night while in Rome. When a sedative she took from her doctor kicks in, however, she falls asleep on a park be...
Who directed Roman Holiday?
Roman Holiday was directed by William Wyler.
How long is Roman Holiday?
Roman Holiday has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was Roman Holiday released?
Roman Holiday was released on August 26, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Roman Holiday?
The main cast of Roman Holiday includes Audrey Hepburn, Gregory Peck, Eddie Albert, Hartley Power, Harcourt Williams.
Is Roman Holiday worth watching?
Roman Holiday has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 2,199 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.