Umberto D.

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Umberto D.
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NR,1hr 29min
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January 1, 1952
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Criterion
Synopsis: Frequently mentioned on lists of masterpieces of modern cinema, Vittorio De Sica's Umberto D. transforms a simple character study into a painfully poignant drama. Umberto is an aging former civil servant, now retired on his scant government pension. He spends his time in his tiny room in Rome, with only his longtime pet dog for companionship. His lonely life only grows worse when his limited income forces him to fall behind on his rent, leading his landlady to threaten him with eviction. He makes ... Full Synopsis
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Creates magic of a completely different sort. It makes the unlikeliest subject unforgettable, finding drama, beauty, even poetry in simple things and simple lives. Full Review
Metascore
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92
Universal Acclaim
out of 100
Featured Cast
Umberto Domenico Ferrari
Landlady
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