The Seven Hills of Rome (1958)
Movie Info
Roy Rowland directs the musical Arrivederci Roma (The Seven Hills of Rome), intended as a showcase for the talents of famous operatic tenor Mario Lanza. American singer Marc (Lanza) gets into a fight with his girlfriend, Carol (Peggie Castle). He follows her to Rome in an attempt to win back her affections. On the train, he meets an Italian woman named Rafaella Marini (Marisa Allasio), who is supposed to be moving in with her uncle. Marc gives her a ride and they discover that the uncle has left for South America. With nowhere to go, Rafaella stays with Marc and his cousin Pepe Bonelli (Renato Rascel), which leads to eventual romance. The narrative allows for Lanza to do his serviceable impressions of popular singers like Perry Como, Dean Martin, Louis Armstrong, and many others.
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Cast
Mario Lanza
as Marc Revere
as Marc Revere
Marisa Allasio
as Raffaella
as Raffaella
Peggie Castle
as Carol
as Carol
Renato Rascel
as Pepe
as Pepe
Clelia Matania
as Beatrice
as Beatrice
Rosellin Como
as Anita
as Anita
Rossella Como
as Anita
as Anita
Amos Davoli
as Carlo
as Carlo
Guido Celano
as Luiggi
as Luiggi
Carlo Rizzo
as Director of Ulpia Club
as Director of Ulpia Club
Marco Tulli
as Romoletto
as Romoletto
Giorgio Gandos
as Commissario Rugarello
as Commissario Rugarello
Carlo Guiffre
as Franco Cellis
as Franco Cellis
Adriana Hart
as Landlady
as Landlady
Patrick Crean
as Mr. Fante
as Mr. Fante
Pennachi
as Helicopter Pilot
as Helicopter Pilot
April Hennessy
as Mrs. Stone
as Mrs. Stone
Stuart Hart
as Miller
as Miller
Luisa DiMeo
as Street Singer
as Street Singer
Critic Reviews for The Seven Hills of Rome
All Critics (1) | Fresh (0) | Rotten (1)
I don't happen to enjoy Mario Lanza's brand of hammy, self-infatuated vocalism, and his acting is much worse than his singing.
January 28, 2020 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for The Seven Hills of Rome
½
Mario's second to last film finds him in looking rough around the edges but sounding glorious. Trite story line is supplemented by breathtaking views of Rome.
jay nixon
Super Reviewer
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