| | | Audrey Hepburn's Oscar-winning performance in her first starring role.
Features: DVD, Collector's Edition, Dolby, Digital Audio, English, Mono Audio, Subtitled
Roman Holiday was nominated for ten Academy Awards, and Audrey Hepburn captured an Oscar for her portrayal of a modern-day princess rebelling against her royal obligations who 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 plan falters 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 films of all times.
"Hepburn is the epitome of poise and elegance..." Almar Haflidason, BBCi
"Utterly charming." Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide
"Hepburn's first starring role is a charmer..." VideoHound's Golden Movie Retriever
Editor's Note
This classic romantic comedy introduced Audrey Hepburn to audiences as a modern-day princess. Stifled by her royal entourage on a trip to Rome, Hepburn's Princess Ann escapes to explore the Italian city on her own. While incognito, she falls in love with an American newspaperman, Joe Bradley (Gregory Peck). When Bradley learns of Ann's true identity, he finds himself torn between following his nose for news--and turning her into a big story--or the growing affections of his heart. A hit in 1953, ROMAN HOLIDAY won Hepburn an Academy Award for Best Actress, and was also notable for its Oscar-winning story by then-blacklisted Dalton Trumbo (credited as Ian McLellan Hunter).
| Features | Audio: English, French Dolby Digital Mono | | Photo Galleries | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Access | | "Remembering Roman Holiday Retrospective Featurette With New Interviews With Actor Eddie Albert, Author Molly Haskel, Catherine Wyler (Daughter Of Director William Wyler) And Producer A.C. Lyles | | "Edith Head: The Paramount Years" Featurette | | 3 Original Theatrical Trailers |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Paramount |
| Release Date: 1/16/2007 |
| Running Time: 118 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1953 | | Catalog ID: 062044 | | UPC: 00097360620443 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English, French Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: English | | Video: B&W |
Aspect Ratio | | 4:3 |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Oscar (1954) |  | Audrey Hepburn, Winner, Best Actress | | Ian McLellan Hunter & Dalton Trumbo, Winner, Best Writing, Motion Picture Story | | | William Wyler, Nominee, Best Director | | | William Wyler, Nominee, Best Picture | | | Eddie Albert, Nominee, Best Supporting Actor |
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| | Professional Reviews | Total Film
"[Hepburn is] still enormously popular, fondly remembered for her elegant, effortless warmth on screen." 03/01/2004 p.7USA Today
"Wistful HOLIDAY remains one of the most popular films by director William Wyler, a three-time Oscar winner." 10/05/2004 p.3D |
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