The Pigeon That Took Rome (1962)

Dir: Melville Shavelson Comedy / War stars 3

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The Pigeon That Took Rome is an American war film first released in 1962, directed by Melville Shavelson. The film is based on a novel by Donald Downes and stars Charlton Heston, Elsa Martinelli, Harry Guardino, Salvatore Baccaloni and Marietto. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Credits

Director: Melville Shavelson
Script: Donald Downes (novel), Melville Shavelson
Photo: Daniel L. Fapp
Music: Alessandro Cicognini
Cast: Charlton Heston (Captain Paul MacDougall), Elsa Martinelli (Antonella Massimo), Harry Guardino (Sgt. Joseph Contini), Salvatore Baccaloni (Ciccio Massimo), Marietto (Livio Massimo), Gabriella Pallotta (Rosalba Massimo), Brian Donlevy (Col. Sherman Harrington), Arthur Shields (Monsignor O’Toole), Rudolph Anders (Col. Wilhelm Krafft), Vadim Wolkowsky (Conte Danesi), Nick Borgani (Relative at Easter Dinner), Gary Collins (Maj. Wolff), Bob Gandett (The General), David Macklin (Favio), Dick Nelson (The Chief (FDR) (scenes deleted)), Debbie Price (Luigina), Forrest Wood (Lt. Browning), Argentina Brunetti (Relative at Easter Dinner), James Farley (Col. Harrington’s Aide), Taldo Kenyon (Luchino), Ted Knight (Steve), Frank Nechero (Husband), Otto Reichow (German Major), Werner Reichow (German Soldier), Carlo Tricoli (Uncle), Victoria Vetri (Undetermined Role), Fred Zendar (Sailor)
Country: USA
Language: English / German / Italian
Runtime: 103 min; B&W

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