Escape by Night (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1960, Escape by Night is a drama and war film directed by Roberto Rossellini, running about 151 minutes.
What it’s about. In Nazi-occupied Rome, a beautiful bootlegger, to the chagrin of her lover, gives sanctuary to three escaped POWs: an American pilot, a Russian sergeant and a British major.
Who’s in it. Escape by Night stars Renato Salvatori as Renato Balducci, Giovanna Ralli as Esperia Beli, Leo Genn as Michael Pemberton and Sergey Bondarchuk as Fyodor Nazukov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Escape by Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Escape by Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escape by Night tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Escape by Night (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Escape by Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Escape by Night worth watching?
- Escape by Night holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Escape by Night?
- Escape by Night stars Renato Salvatori, Giovanna Ralli, Leo Genn, Sergey Bondarchuk and Peter Baldwin.
- When was Escape by Night released?
- Escape by Night was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 151 minutes.