Poor But Beautiful

Poor But Beautiful

Directed by Dino Risi

Produced by Titanus, Société Générale de Cinématographie (S.G.C.)

195797 min6.8 / 10

A lighthearted romantic comedy set in postwar Rome, celebrating youthful charm and the warmth of neighborhood life amid modest circumstances.

Salvatore and Romolo are two young and poor young men that are neighbours and friends. They live with their parents in Piazza Navona, Rome. They are poor but handsome, and both fall in love with Giovanna.

Questions people ask

  • Is Poor But Beautiful easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Does Poor But Beautiful end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Poor But Beautiful violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is Poor But Beautiful scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Poor But Beautiful sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

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Love60

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