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Roman Holiday [DVD] [1953]

DVD ~ Gregory Peck
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn, Eddie Albert, Hartley Power, Harcourt Williams
  • Directors: William Wyler
  • Writers: Dalton Trumbo, Ian McLellan Hunter, John Dighton
  • Producers: William Wyler, Robert Wyler
  • Format: Black & White, Full Screen, PAL
  • Language English, Italian
  • Subtitles: Arabic, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 7 April 2003
  • Run Time: 113 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000059H20
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,403 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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The three-way combination of ingénue Audrey Hepburn, admirable Gregory Peck and the Eternal City itself guarantees that Roman Holiday (1953) still knocks the socks off any modern rom-com you might care to name. Add to this stellar triumvirate the meticulous, loving direction of William Wyler and a warm-hearted original story by Dalton Trumbo (blacklisted and uncredited at the time) and the result is assuredly one of Hollywood's timeless classics.

At the leading man's own suggestion, newcomer Hepburn was generously accorded equal above-the-title billing with Peck: he knew that the film belonged to her anyway and wasn't one to stand on ceremony. As the princess who chafes at stuffy responsibility Hepburn's appealing girlishness is suffused with a will and wilfulness that rubs delightfully against Peck's more earnest mannerisms (even playing light-hearted comedy, he's still Atticus Finch at heart). The then-unusual decision to shoot entirely on location provides the movie with its glorious travelogue backdrop, and stalwart character-actor Eddie Albert is a fine foil for the two leads. Although Wyler is best known now for the grander vistas of The Big Country and Ben-Hur, none of his epics have as much heart as this.

On the DVD: Roman Holiday comes to DVD in a good digitally restored print--in itself a powerful reason to acquire the movie on disc. Sound is clean Dolby mono. Extras include a brief piece on the film restoration process, and a short documentary about costume designer Edith Head, which isn't specifically about this movie. The 25-minute making-of featurette has recent and archive interviews with cast members, including Peck and Eddie Albert, as well as William Wyler's daughter, plus Hepburn's screen test footage. Still-photo galleries and trailers complete a pleasant selection. --Mark Walker

Special Features
Remembering Roman Holiday
Restoring Roman Holiday
Edith Head: The Paramount Years
Photo Galleries
Teaser Trailer
Theatrical Trailer
Re-Release Trailer
Aspect ratio: Full frame
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Dolby Digital mono
Subtitles: English for the hearing impaired, English. Arabic, Bulgarian, Croat, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Serbian, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A young princess trying to spread her wings..., 8 Dec 2006
By Bel Alcat "bel_78" (Buenos Aires, Argentina) - See all my reviews
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"Roman holiday" (1953) is a charming movie that you are likely to love, specially if you are fond of romantic comedies that have an excellent director (William Wyler) and great actors (Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck).

Do you want to have at least an idea of what this film is about? Well, the main character is Ann (Audrey Hepburn), a beautiful princess that is visiting Rome for official reasons, but that wants to break free of her obligations, at least for one day. This movie tells us what happens when Ann gets to do what she wants, that is a day of almost perfect freedom in Rome. Of course, Ann is not alone: she accidentally meets an American journalist, Joe Bradley (Gregory Peck), a handsome rogue that becomes a possible love interest. But does Joe know who Ann really is? And what does he want from her?

All in all, I can say that I enjoyed watching the story of Princess Ann, a young woman that could be compared to a bird trying to spread her wings for the very first time. You will laugh, and maybe cry a little, but I think that "Roman holiday" is a film that you will not regret watching.

Belen Alcat
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars "Rome! By all means, Rome", 18 May 2005
By bernie "xyzzy" (Arlington, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Roman Holiday [DVD] [1953] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] (DVD)
A princess (Audery Hepburn) is petty much a prisoner of her position; she is on a European tour. While in Rome she has an opportunity to escape her overseers and join the local festivities. A freelance reporter (Gregory Peck) accidentally spots her hand knows who she is. Out for an exclusive interview he pretends to be a businessman and befriends her. Together they see the real Roam accompanied by his incognito photographer pal (Eddie Albert.)

Does the reported get his exclusive and a ticket back to the states?
Or do they setup house?
Will the princess ever get caught?

Everyone has fun and you will too.

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding romance with Audrey Hepburn., 22 Feb 2003
Finally! The one of most famous romantic movies is coming on DVD .I was waiting for that moment more than a three years, since the first DVD's with Audrey were released. Audrey is playing a character of Princess Anne, who is coming on the official Italy visit and during the first night, as a consequence of stereotypical, tiresome and boring life, she is decided for a one normal, exciting day among the common people, the world beyond her velvet prison-of course incognito. She is recognize by one typical, cynical American journalist - starring Gregory Peck - and...and one outstanding romance about the one exceptional Rome's day can start. The one of the most celebrated romantic movies of all times, based on the fantastic performance of young, sweet Audrey, who was awarded, just in the age of 24, by Oscar, Golden Globe and New York Movie Critics prize for this stunning performance. My personal higly recommendation.
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