Where to Watch The Overcoat (1952) in the US

What it's about

Based on Nikolai Gogol's story with the location changed from Russia to Italy and the time changed to the present (1952), the story is about a poor city-hall clerk (Renato Rascel) whose only desire is for a new overcoat. The town Mayor (Giulio Stival) is planning a reception for some visiting VIP's in honor of a new, wasteful piece of construction. The clerk bungles his assignment and is fired. But he stumbles onto some bribery concerning the architects and, to keep him quiet, he's given his job back plus a bonus. He buys his long-cherished overcoat, and it makes him so presentable he wins newly-found respect from everybody. But his coat is stolen and the bitter weather causes him to contact a fever and he dies. His funeral upsets the Mayor's reception when he returns as a ghost.

Cast and crew

Director

Alberto Lattuada

Writer

Alberto Lattuada, Giorgio Prosperi, Giordano Corsi

Starring

Renato Rascel, Yvonne Sanson, Giulio Stival

Details

Release date

Oct 7, 1953

Language

Italian

Country

Italy

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Where to Watch The Overcoat (1952) in the US — common questions

Where to watch The Overcoat in the United States?

The Overcoat is available free with a participating library card or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy. Rent the movie on Prime Video.

Can I stream The Overcoat or do I have to rent it in the United States?

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Can I watch The Overcoat for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy.