The City Defends Itself
"The Sensational Venice Award Winner for the GREATEST ITALIAN FILM OF THE YEAR"
Originally released in 1951. The City Defends Itself is a crime/drama film. directed by Pietro Germi. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gina Lollobrigida, Renato Baldini, and Cosetta Greco
Synopsis
Four criminals commit a robbery at a soccer stadium, and then split up to try to hide separately from the police.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 12, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (16 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gina Lollobrigida
as Daniela
Renato Baldini
as Paolo Leandri
Cosetta Greco
as Lina Girosi - moglie di Luigi
Paul Müller
as Guido Marchi - il professore
Fausto Tozzi
as Luigi Girosi
Tamara Lees
as La donna del ritratto
Emma Baron
as La madre di Alberto
Patrizia Manca
as Sandrina Girosi - figlia di Lina e Luigi
Ferdinando Lattanzi
as Il padre di Alberto
Giuseppe Chinnici
as Commissario di polizia
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Società Italiana Cines
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The City Defends Itself about?
Four criminals commit a robbery at a soccer stadium, and then split up to try to hide separately from the police.
Who directed The City Defends Itself?
The City Defends Itself was directed by Pietro Germi.
How long is The City Defends Itself?
The City Defends Itself has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was The City Defends Itself released?
The City Defends Itself was released on October 12, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The City Defends Itself?
The main cast of The City Defends Itself includes Gina Lollobrigida, Renato Baldini, Cosetta Greco, Paul Müller, Fausto Tozzi.