Three Coins in the Fountain
Seen it?1954 | 102 min | Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won 2 Oscars, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved Romeo and Juliet, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1954: an older pace and style.
Three American roommates working in Italy wish for the man of their dreams after throwing coins into Rome's magnificent Trevi Fountain. Frances, a secretary at a government agency, sets out to win the heart of her smooth-talking novelist employer; Anita, her coworker, defies office regulations by romancing an Italian who works at the agency; and office newcomer Maria meets a real Italian Prince Charming and falls madly in love. The only thing the three hopeful ladies need to do is seal their fate.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 2 Oscars: Academy Awards: Best Cinematography, Academy Awards: Best Original Song. Also nominated for 1 more Oscar, 1 Venice award and 1 DGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$12 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 53K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jean Negulesco
- Clifton WebbJohn Frederick Shadwell
- Dorothy McGuireMiss Frances
- Jean PetersAnita Hutchins
- Louis JourdanPrince Dino di Cessi
- Maggie McNamaraMaria Williams
- Rossano BrazziGeorgio Bianchi
- Howard St. JohnBurgoyne
- Kathryn GivneyMrs. Burgoyne
- Cathleen NesbittPrincipessa
- Gino CorradoPrincipessa's Butler (uncredited)