Rating: NR
Genre:
Comedy
Release Date: 11/26/2002
SubTitles: English
Dubbed: English/French
Sound: DD1
Run Time: 118 Minutes
Flags: Adult Situations, Suitable for Children
Distributor/Studio: Paramount
Audrey Hepburn became a star with this film, in which she played Princess Anne, weary of protocol and anxious to have some fun before she is mummified by "affairs of state." On a diplomatic visit to Rome, Anne escapes her royal retainers and scampers incognito through the Eternal City. She happens to meet American journalist Joe Bradley (
Gregory Peck), who, recognizing a hot news story, pretends that he doesn't recognize her and offers to give her a guided tour of Rome. Naturally, Joe hopes to get an exclusive interview, while his photographer pal Irving (
Eddie Albert) attempts to sneak a photo. And just as naturally, Joe falls in love with her. Filmed on location in Rome,
Roman Holiday garnered an Academy Award for the 24-year-old Hepburn; another Oscar went to the screenplay, credited to
Ian McLellan Hunter and
John Dighton but actually co-written by the blacklisted
Dalton Trumbo. The 1987 TV movie remake with
Catherine Oxenberg is best forgotten.
~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
;)
