Roman Holiday (Special Collector's Edition)
starring: Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn, Eddie Albert, Hartley Power, Harcourt Williams
directed by: William Wyler
directed by: William Wyler
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A modern-day princess, rebelling against the royal obligations, explores Rome on her own. She meets Gregory Peck, an American newspaperman who, seeking an exclusive story, pretends ignorance of her true identity. But his planfalters as they fall in love. Eddie Albert contributes to the fun as Peck's carefree cameraman pal. Stylishly directed by William Wyler, this romantic comedy ranks as one of the most enjoyable film of all times.
Amazon.com essential video:
Maybe it doesn't quite live up to its sterling reputation, and maybe the leading man and director were slightly miscast. But who cares? Roman Holiday is the film that brought Audrey Hepburn to prominence, and the world movie audience went weak at the knees. The endlessly charming Hepburn had her first starring role in this sweet romance, playing a European princess on an official tour through Rome. Frustrated by her lack of connection to the real world, she slips away from her protective handlers and goes on a spree, aided by a tough-guy news reporter (Gregory Peck). Director William Wyler, more at home with such heavy-going, Oscar-winning classics as The Best Years of Our Lives and Ben- Hur, doesn't always keep the champagne bubbles afloat, and the Peck role would have fit Cary Grant like a silk glove. But the film is great fun, the location shooting is irresistible, and Hepburn embodies an image of chic style that would rule for the rest of the fifties. No coincidence: she won an Oscar, and so did veteran costume designer Edith Head. --Robert Horton
A modern-day princess, rebelling against the royal obligations, explores Rome on her own. She meets Gregory Peck, an American newspaperman who, seeking an exclusive story, pretends ignorance of her true identity. But his planfalters as they fall in love. Eddie Albert contributes to the fun as Peck's carefree cameraman pal. Stylishly directed by William Wyler, this romantic comedy ranks as one of the most enjoyable film of all times.
Amazon.com essential video:
Maybe it doesn't quite live up to its sterling reputation, and maybe the leading man and director were slightly miscast. But who cares? Roman Holiday is the film that brought Audrey Hepburn to prominence, and the world movie audience went weak at the knees. The endlessly charming Hepburn had her first starring role in this sweet romance, playing a European princess on an official tour through Rome. Frustrated by her lack of connection to the real world, she slips away from her protective handlers and goes on a spree, aided by a tough-guy news reporter (Gregory Peck). Director William Wyler, more at home with such heavy-going, Oscar-winning classics as The Best Years of Our Lives and Ben- Hur, doesn't always keep the champagne bubbles afloat, and the Peck role would have fit Cary Grant like a silk glove. But the film is great fun, the location shooting is irresistible, and Hepburn embodies an image of chic style that would rule for the rest of the fifties. No coincidence: she won an Oscar, and so did veteran costume designer Edith Head. --Robert Horton
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Rating: - Roman Holiday Video - Excellent
This video was in excellent condition and your mailing was very quick.Thank you!
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I did not receive my DVD on time, but the seller was great; once I contacted him, he sent the DVD and reimbursed my purchase.Thanks.
Rating: - Wonderful DVD
Excellent DVD at a very nice price.The quality was very good for this black and white movie.I love all the older movies and this one is no exception!You won't go wrong by getting this one.
Rating: - Unforgettable,Pure and Innocent Love between a Royal Princess and Press man in Rome,Italy !
Most of all,Agile,special Big eyed
unforgettable Actress,Audrey Hepburn, inspite of
her Cancer in later Ages, She put her all energies
forsuoting poor,diseased childrens in Africa, then
she died.Gregory Peck was a really mayching cast for
"Roman Holiday.Well,secret sightseeing of Rome was good
But my best was Last Scenes of wrench of sorrow paeting
in last press Interview. Last scenes of lonly walking
Gregory Peck Remined me the last scene of "the ... Read More
Rating: - A Modern Fairy Tale
An enchanting real-life fairy tale, as light as a drift of marshmallow fluff, about a runaway princess and an American newspaper reporter, and their day of playing hookey in Rome; a Rome which is so thoroughly a part of this story that it might as well be one of the supporting actors. This was Audrey Hepburn's breakout movie role, and one is also charmed to learn from the extras that she was as gracious, loyal and endearing to everyone she worked with, as wasthe character she played: Princess Ann, ... Read More
- Roman Holiday Video - ExcellentThis video was in excellent condition and your mailing was very quick.Thank you!
- great relationshipI did not receive my DVD on time, but the seller was great; once I contacted him, he sent the DVD and reimbursed my purchase.Thanks.
- Wonderful DVDExcellent DVD at a very nice price.The quality was very good for this black and white movie.I love all the older movies and this one is no exception!You won't go wrong by getting this one.
- Unforgettable,Pure and Innocent Love between a Royal Princess and Press man in Rome,Italy !Most of all,Agile,special Big eyed
unforgettable Actress,Audrey Hepburn, inspite of
her Cancer in later Ages, She put her all energies
forsuoting poor,diseased childrens in Africa, then
she died.Gregory Peck was a really mayching cast for
"Roman Holiday.Well,secret sightseeing of Rome was good
But my best was Last Scenes of wrench of sorrow paeting
in last press Interview. Last scenes of lonly walking
Gregory Peck Remined me the last scene of "the ... Read More
- A Modern Fairy TaleAn enchanting real-life fairy tale, as light as a drift of marshmallow fluff, about a runaway princess and an American newspaper reporter, and their day of playing hookey in Rome; a Rome which is so thoroughly a part of this story that it might as well be one of the supporting actors. This was Audrey Hepburn's breakout movie role, and one is also charmed to learn from the extras that she was as gracious, loyal and endearing to everyone she worked with, as wasthe character she played: Princess Ann, ... Read More
