| NR,1hr 29min Released: January 1, 1952 Distributor:Fabulous Films Synopsis: Frequently mentioned on lists of masterpieces of modern cinema, Vittorio De Sica's Umberto D. transforms a simple character study into a painfully poignant drama. Umberto is an aging former civil servant, now retired on his scant government pension. He spends his time in his tiny room in Rome, with only his longtime pet dog for companionship. His lonely life only grows worse when his limited income forces him to fall behind on his rent, leading his landlady to threaten him with eviction. He makes ... Full Synopsis DVD Features None Listed. Umberto D. [Criterion Collection] DVD Features Documentary on Cesare Zavattini. Chapter Index. | |