Cinema Paradiso (1990)

"An enchanted village. A wonderful friendship. Star-crossed lovers. And the magic of the movies."Movie

Audience Score

85

Cinema Paradiso

PG 2 hr 4 minFeb 2nd, 1990Romance, Drama

A filmmaker recalls his childhood, when he fell in love with the movies at his village's theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater's projectionist.

StarringPhilippe NoiretJacques PerrinMarco Leonardi

DirectorGiuseppe Tornatore

WriterVanna Paoli

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Cast & Crew

Philippe Noiret

as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult)

as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen)

Salvatore Cascio

as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child)

as Elena Mendola (teen) / Elena's daughter (in Director's cut)

Antonella Attili

as Maria Di Vita (young)

Giuseppe Tornatore

Giuseppe Tornatore

Franco Cristaldi

G

Giovanna Romagnoli

Producer

Ennio Morricone

Original Music Composer

Director of Photography

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:February 23rd, 1990 - Buy Tickets

Movie Budget:$5,000,000

Movie Box Office Gross:$11,990,401 (Worldwide)

Original Language:Italian

Production Companies:RAI, Tre Forum, Les Films Ariane, TF1 Films Production

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