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1955 Movie United Kingdom, United States Drama, Romance 99 min

By: David Lean With: André Morell, Isa Miranda, Gaetano Autiero, Darren McGavin, Mari Aldon

Middle-aged Ohio secretary Jane Hudson has never found love and has nearly resigned herself to spending the rest of her life alone. But before she does, she uses her savings to finance a summer in romantic Venice, where she finally meets the man of her dreams, the elegant Renato Di Rossi.

Filmium rating

67%

Mood

Melancholic

Reflective

Romantic

Cast & Crew

David Lean

Arthur Laurents

H.E. Bates

André Morell

Isa Miranda

Jeremy Spenser

Jane Rose

Gaetano Autiero

Darren McGavin

Virginia Simeon

Mari Aldon

Tanya Lopert

Rossano Brazzi

MacDonald Parke

Katharine Hepburn

Author

Arthur Laurents (Playwright)

Cast

Darren Mcgavin

Isa Miranda

Katharine Hepburn

Rossano Brazzi

Director

David Lean

Crew

Donald Ogden Stewart (Writer)

H.E. Bates (Screenplay Collaborator)

Norman Spencer (Associate Producer)

S.N. Behrman (Writer)

Producer

Hal Wallis (Initial Interest)

Ilya Lopert

Production Company

United Artists

Adaptation

Adapted By David Lean And H.E. Bates

Based On A Play

Screenplay By Arthur Laurents

Budget

International Co-Production

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Eastmancolor

On Location Shooting

Technicolor Processing

Narrative Structure

Dialogue-Driven

Linear Narrative

Single Perspective

Pace

Contemplative

Slow-Burn

Soundtrack

Classical Music

Orchestral Score

Time-Period

1950S

Central Conflict

Cultural Differences In Relationships

Forbidden Romance With Married Man

Loneliness And Longing For Love

Characters

Jane Hudson - Middle-Aged American Secretary

Mauro - Italian Street Urchin

Renato De Rossi - Italian Antiques Dealer

Ending

Bittersweet

Hopeful Farewell

Open To Future Possibilities

Historical Context

American Tourism In Italy

Post-War 1950S Europe

Key Plot Points

Consummation Of Affair

Discovery Of Renato'S Marriage

Jane'S Arrival And Loneliness In Venice

Jane'S Decision To Leave Venice Early

Meeting Renato And Buying Antique Goblet

Renato'S Confession And Pursuit

Renato'S Farewell Gift At Train Station

Setting

1950S European Summer

Fiorini Guesthouse

Venice, Italy

Shooting Location

Grand Canal Terrace

Studio Interiors For Guesthouse

Venice, Italy

Theme

Cultural Clash

Loneliness And Companionship

Love And Sacrifice

Self-Discovery

Genre

Period Romance

Romantic Drama

Audiences

Adult Viewers

Classic Cinema Enthusiasts

Romance Film Fans

Titles

Summer Madness

Summertime

Box Office Success

Moderate Us Box Office

Strong International Performance

Critical Reception

Mixed Plot Cohesion Critiques

Positive Reviews For Hepburn'S Performance

Praise For Venice Cinematography

Festivals

Venice Film Festival Premiere 1955

Popularity

Criterion Collection Release

Cult Classic Status

Ratings

B-Rating By National Catholic Legion Of Decency

Production Countries

Italy

United Kingdom

United States

Release Year

1955

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