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...
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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