X-ring Posted September 28, 2006 #1 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Part of my getting ready for visiting Rome in October is to see as many movies as I can about Rome. So far I've seen 'Roman Holiday' (Peck/Hepburn), 'Gladiator' and even the Olsen twins in 'When In Rome'. Anyone have other titles to suggest ? Our cruise will include a stop in Naples so suggestions for films featuring Naples would be appreciated as well. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberge Posted September 28, 2006 #2 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Part of my getting ready for visiting Rome in October is to see as many movies as I can about Rome. So far I've seen 'Roman Holiday' (Peck/Hepburn), 'Gladiator' and even the Olsen twins in 'When In Rome'. Anyone have other titles to suggest ? Our cruise will include a stop in Naples so suggestions for films featuring Naples would be appreciated as well. TIA I think some of Robert Ludlum's books that have been made into movies with Matt Damon feature Rome,but don't hold me to that.Also, go to the History Channel and check out all the DVD's they have on Rome,Pompeii etc. and then see if your library carries them.I found these a lot more interesting re the history,and then conjured up what it must have been like as I was standing there looking at ruins.Have a great visit and cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHefley228 Posted September 28, 2006 #3 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Rome: "Three Coins in the Fountain" (1954: Louis Jordan, Jean Peters) Naples: "It Started in Naples" (1960; Clark Gable, Sophia Loren) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehogan Posted September 28, 2006 #4 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Try "Only You" with Marisa Tomei. Rome, Amalfi Coast, Positano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Karen Posted September 28, 2006 #5 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Here's a link to an extensive thread that mentioned movies featuring Med countries: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=360773 Karen HostKaren@CruiseCritic.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alinehu Posted September 28, 2006 #6 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Lizzie Mc Guire Movie and my favorite Only YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruin Steve Posted September 28, 2006 #7 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Okay, a couple of comedies... The first gives you laughter, music, fun ...and history...with Zero Mostel, Phil Silvers, Buster Keaton and Jack Gilford: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0060438/ This has a long segment in Ancient Rome, Mel Brooks style...with Mel, Dom DeLuise, Madeline Kahn, Gregory Hines and Shecky Greene: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082517/ ...and here's a loser for you: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057100/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-ring Posted September 29, 2006 Author #8 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Thanks Steve, and all who contributed. The Mostel and Brooks films look like they wouldn't have much actual footage of Rome, whereas the Gidget one does. Do I have the correct impression ? Karen, thanks for pointing me to the Pre-cruise movies link - I've contributed my own tidbits on that thread. Had never heard of Lizzy McGuire - must be my age - but it does look like it might have many shots of Rome. Thanks all ! [P.S. - I had recorded 'Only You' a few months ago and especially enjoyed the sunset scene sailing down Venice's Grand Canal.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveg Posted September 29, 2006 #9 Share Posted September 29, 2006 I don't think its available on VHS or DVD, but 1962's "Rome Adventure" with Suzanne Pleshette, Angie Dickenson and Troy Donahue showed lots of scenary and featured the very popular, at that time, theme song, "Al Di La." This might pop up on TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne G. Posted September 29, 2006 #10 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Ah, "Rome Adventure." Dated and campy, but fun to watch and great shots of Rome and other parts of Italy. If you catch it, make note of their sightseeing attire - a dress and high heels for her, nice trousers and a sport jacket for him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAT GIRL Posted September 30, 2006 #11 Share Posted September 30, 2006 I don't usually watch this but I see that this season is based in Rome. I'll probably watch it just for the research value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moski Posted September 30, 2006 #12 Share Posted September 30, 2006 Under the Tuscan Sun starring Diane Lane was filmed along Amalfi Coast. I think in Poisitano. Good movie. We saw the hotel they used this summer when we did a Med cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHefley228 Posted September 30, 2006 #13 Share Posted September 30, 2006 "Rome Adventure" is available on VHS but not DVD. For a different side of Rome, try "La Dolce Vita" (1960) -- Marcello Mastroianni, Anita Ekberg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina G Posted September 30, 2006 #14 Share Posted September 30, 2006 I usually like to watch those ports of call DVD's available at the public library, or cheap at Amazon. I own quite a collection, now! I love Three Coins in a Fountain - a chick flick wallow!:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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