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Cinema Paradiso (1988)

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

  • Nov 17, 1988
  • 2h 4m
  • PG

8.4/10

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5,033 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Cinema Paradiso is a 1988 drama and romance film directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. Its leading cast includes Philippe Noiret, Jacques Perrin and Marco Leonardi. It runs for 2 hours 4 minutes. Its original language is Italian.

Synopsis

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.

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Time needed
2 hours 4 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
Italian (subtitles or a dub may be needed)
Audience signal
8.4/10 from 5,033 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

Cinema Paradiso Official Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Philippe Noiret Alfredo
  • Jacques Perrin Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult)
  • Marco Leonardi Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen)
  • Salvatore Cascio Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child)
  • Agnese Nano Elena Mendola (teen) / Elena's daughter (in Director's cut)
  • Antonella Attili Maria Di Vita (young)
  • Pupella Maggio Maria Di Vita (aged)
  • Brigitte Fossey Elena Mendola (adult)
  • Enzo Cannavale Spaccafico
  • Isa Danieli Anna
  • Leo Gullotta Ignazio, usher
  • Leopoldo Trieste Father Adelfio
  • Tano Cimarosa Fabbro, blacksmith
  • Nicola Di Pinto Village idiot
  • Roberta Lena Lia
  • Nino Terzo Peppino's Father
  • Turi Giuffrida
  • Mimmo Mignemi

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