Conversation Piece
"A tangled web of bizarre mystery"
Originally released in 1974. Conversation Piece is a drama/romance film. directed by Luchino Visconti. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Burt Lancaster, Silvana Mangano, and Helmut Berger
Synopsis
A retired professor of American origin lives a solitary life in a luxurious palazzo in Rome. He is confronted by a vulgar Italian marchesa and her lover, her daughter and her daughter's boyfriend, and forced to rent to them an apartment on the upper floor of his palazzo. From this point on his quiet routine is turned into chaos by his tenants' machinations, and everybody's life takes an unexpected but inevitable turn.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 20, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (155 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Burt Lancaster
as Professor
Silvana Mangano
as Marquess Bianca Brumonti
Helmut Berger
as Konrad Huebel
Claudia Marsani
as Lietta Brumonti
Stefano Patrizi
as Stefano
Elvira Cortese
as Erminia
Philippe Hersent
as Doorman
Guy Tréjan
as Art Dealer
Jean-Pierre Zola
as Blanchard
Umberto Raho
as Police Inspector Bernai
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Gaumont International
- Rusconi Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conversation Piece about?
A retired professor of American origin lives a solitary life in a luxurious palazzo in Rome. He is confronted by a vulgar Italian marchesa and her lover, her daughter and her daughter's boyfriend, ...
Who directed Conversation Piece?
Conversation Piece was directed by Luchino Visconti.
How long is Conversation Piece?
Conversation Piece has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was Conversation Piece released?
Conversation Piece was released on December 20, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Conversation Piece?
The main cast of Conversation Piece includes Burt Lancaster, Silvana Mangano, Helmut Berger, Claudia Marsani, Stefano Patrizi.
Is Conversation Piece worth watching?
Conversation Piece has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 155 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.