Cinema Paradiso
"An enchanted village. A wonderful friendship. Star-crossed lovers. And the magic of the movies."
Originally released in 1988. Cinema Paradiso is a drama/romance film. directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Philippe Noiret, Jacques Perrin, and Marco Leonardi
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 17, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
8.4/10
Excellent (4,692 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$12.5M
2.5x return
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Philippe Noiret
as Alfredo
Jacques Perrin
as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult)
Marco Leonardi
as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen)
Salvatore Cascio
as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child)
Agnese Nano
as Elena Mendola (teen) / Elena's daughter (in Director's cut)
Antonella Attili
as Maria Di Vita (young)
Pupella Maggio
as Maria Di Vita (aged)
Enzo Cannavale
as Spaccafico
Isa Danieli
as Anna
Leo Gullotta
as Ignazio, usher
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $12,462,062
Production Companies
- RAI
- Tre Forum
- Les Films Ariane
- TF1 Films Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cinema Paradiso about?
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.
Who directed Cinema Paradiso?
Cinema Paradiso was directed by Giuseppe Tornatore.
How long is Cinema Paradiso?
Cinema Paradiso has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was Cinema Paradiso released?
Cinema Paradiso was released on November 17, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cinema Paradiso?
The main cast of Cinema Paradiso includes Philippe Noiret, Jacques Perrin, Marco Leonardi, Salvatore Cascio, Agnese Nano.
Is Cinema Paradiso worth watching?
Cinema Paradiso has a user rating of 8.4/10 based on 4,692 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.