Signori, in carrozza! (1951)
Directed by Luigi Zampa

Comedy
aka: Rome-Paris-Rome

Film Synopsis

Vincenzo Nardy is a ticket inspector on the sleeper trains on the Rome-Paris line.  His domestic life is far from happy, thanks to his disordered wife and his brother-in-law Genaro, who lives at his expense.  Vincenzo is delighted when he is offered a fixed post in Paris.  He can now spend more time with Ginette, his affectionate girlfriend...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Luigi Zampa
  • Script: Vitaliano Brancati, Agenore Incrocci, Ruggero Maccari, Furio Scarpelli, Luigi Zampa
  • Cinematographer: Carlo Montuori
  • Music: Renzo Rossellini
  • Cast: Aldo Fabrizi (Vincenzo Nardi), Sophie Desmarets (Ginette), Vera Nandi (Signora Nardi), Peppino De Filippo (Gennaro), Barbara Florian (Mirella), Maso Lotti, Nando Bruno, Geraldina Parrinello, Anna Vita, Marisa Merlini, Giovanna Ralli, Checco Durante, Luigi Almirante, Julien Carette, Monica Clay, Pietro De Vico, Janine Marsay, Laure Paillette, Noël Roquevert
  • Country: Italy / France
  • Language: Italian
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 100 min
  • Aka: Rome-Paris-Rome

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