Rome Adventure (1962)

Director:

Delmer Daves

Writers:

Irving Fineman (novel)
Delmer Daves (writer)

Release Date:

21 April 1962 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Romance

Plot:

Prudence resigns from her teaching position after being criticized for giving a student her copy of a romance novel...

Plot Keywords:

Extramarital Affair | Male Female Relationship | Aging | Mistress | Teacher

Cast

Troy Donahue	...	Don Porter
Angie Dickinson	...	Lyda Kent
Rossano Brazzi	...	Roberto Orlandi
Suzanne Pleshette	...	Prudence Bell
Constance Ford	...	Daisy Porter
Al Hirt	...	Himself
Hampton Fancher	...	Albert Stillwell
Iphigenie Castiglioni	...	Contessa
Chad Everett	...	Young man
Gertrude Flynn	...	Mrs. Riggs
Pamela Austin	...	Agnes
Lili Valenty	...	Angelina
Mary Patton	...	Mrs. Bell
Maurice Wells	...	Mr. Bell

Also Known As:

Lovers Must Learn

Runtime:

Brazil:119 min | USA:119 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Italian

Colour:

Colour (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Certification:

West Germany:16 (nf) | Finland:S | Sweden:Btl | USA:Approved (PCA #20125)

Company:

Warner Bros. Pictures

Trivia:

The book that Prudence is disciplined for giving to her student is "Lovers Must Learn" by Irving Fineman, the novel this film is based upon. This was also the title used during filming.

Quotes:

Daisy: The first time a good-looking Italian man pinched my bottom, I said, "This is for me!"

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Before Sunrise (1995)

Refreshing

It is a travel log of a sort but that's because most people in 1962 did not get to see much of the world outside of the US so they actually enjoyed the scenery. It was refreshing to see a movie where two people actually attempt to be discreet in front of other people about their possible sexual activity. Not even considering morality, it just shows a little taste. That part may be considered old-fashioned by some, but the problem Prudence is wrestling with is one relevant today. She does want to be a grown, sensual adult but she doesn't want to go down the road that will lead to cynicism. How can you be sure how far to commit yourself, because if you make too many wrong choices, it really does become like "shaking hands" and what fun is that?