General Della Rovere
1959, Italian. Directed by Roberto Rossellini.
In WWII-Italy, the Gestapo blackmails a con man to impersonate a dead partisan commander in order to extract information from his fellow inmates.
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Roberto RosselliniDirector
- Vittorio De SicaBardone AKA 'Grimaldi'
- Hannes MessemerS.S. Colonel Mueller
- Vittorio CaprioliAristide Banchelli
- Nando AngeliniPaolo
- Herbert FischerSergeant Walter Hageman
- Mary GrecoVera (the madam)
- Bernardo MenicacciPrison guard
- Lucia ModugnoPartisan girl
- Luciano PigozziPrisoner
- Kurt PolterGerman officer
- Giuseppe RosettiPietro Valeri
- Kurt SelgeMarshall Schrantz
Details
- Released
- 7 October 1959
- Original title
- Il generale Della Rovere
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Indro Montanelli, Diego Fabbri, Sergio Amidei
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General Della Rovere: quick answers
Is General Della Rovere worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 155 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is General Della Rovere?
General Della Rovere runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Does General Della Rovere have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for General Della Rovere. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
General Della Rovere parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
General Della Rovere is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is General Della Rovere on?
General Della Rovere isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like General Della Rovere?
If you liked General Della Rovere, try Rome, Open City, Conspiracy of Hearts, The Four Days of Naples.
Who directed General Della Rovere?
General Della Rovere (1959) was directed by Roberto Rossellini and stars Vittorio De Sica, Hannes Messemer, Vittorio Caprioli.