The Roof
Sep 29, 1956 · 1h 37m
Director
Vittorio De SicaOverview
Under provincial Italian law at the time, once a roof is erected, the occupants cannot be evicted from a building. This film follows the efforts of a family to erect the roof on a house overnight so that a newlywed couple can have their own home.
Cast of The Roof
Gabriella PallottaLuisa Pilon
Giorgio ListuzziNatale Pilon, Luisa's husband
Gastone RenzelliCesare, Luisa's brother-in-law- Maria Di RolloGina
Luciano Pigozzi- Maria Di FioriGiovanna, Cesare's wife
- Emilia MaritiniLuisa's mother
- Angelo BigioniLuigi
- Angelo VisentinAntonio Pilon
- Maria SittoroNatale's mother
- Luisa AlessandriSignora Baj
- Giuseppe MartiniLuisa's father
Crew of The Roof
Vittorio De SicaDirector, Producer
Cesare ZavattiniScreenplay, Story- Alessandro CicogniniOriginal Music Composer
Carlo MontuoriDirector of Photography
Eraldo Da RomaEditor- Gastone MedinProduction Design
- Fabrizio CarafaCostume Design
- Pasquale MisianoProduction Secretary
- Elmo De SicaProduction Secretary
- Goffredo BellisarioCamera Operator
- Dario RegisAssistant Camera
- Luisa AlessandriFirst Assistant Director
- Franco MontemurroFirst Assistant Director
- Grazia CamporiScript Supervisor
- Kurt DoubrowskySound
- Emilio RosaSound
- Giovanni Battista PolettoStill Photographer
- Marcella BenvenutiAssistant Editor
- Franco FerraraConductor
- Marcello GirosiAssociate Producer
About The Roof
What is The Roof about?
Under provincial Italian law at the time, once a roof is erected, the occupants cannot be evicted from a building. This film follows the efforts of a family to erect the roof on a house overnight so that a newlywed couple can have their own home.
When was The Roof released?
The Roof was released on September 29, 1956.
Where can I watch The Roof?
The Roof is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is The Roof?
The Roof runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
Who directed The Roof?
The Roof was directed by Vittorio De Sica.
Who is in the cast of The Roof?
The cast of The Roof includes Gabriella Pallotta (Luisa Pilon), Giorgio Listuzzi (Natale Pilon, Luisa's husband), Gastone Renzelli (Cesare, Luisa's brother-in-law), Maria Di Rollo (Gina) and Luciano Pigozzi.
Is The Roof on Netflix?
No, The Roof is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.