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The Pigeon That Took Rome (1962)

Directed by Melville Shavelson · 103 min · Comedy, War

8.9 TOPICAL score · #5,722 of 6,776 films

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An American Infantry officer assigned to a cloak-and-dagger role in Rome uses homing pigeons for outside contact, with humorous results.

The Pigeon That Took Rome (1962, directed by Melville Shavelson) has a TOPICAL score of 8.9 - ranked 5,722 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on cast and awards, and lowest on lasting engagement. It won 0 awards from 1 nomination. Audiences: TMDB 5.3/10 (7 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 12 languages.

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Awards42
Historical impact12
Lasting engagement7
Cast46
Legacy & cult status-

Starring: Charlton Heston (actor #136), Elsa Martinelli, Harry Guardino (actor #1,619), Salvatore Baccaloni

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