Luna
"Between a mother and son. Between the delicate boundaries of love."
Originally released in 1979. Luna is a drama film. directed by Bernardo Bertolucci. With a runtime of 2h 22m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jill Clayburgh, Matthew Barry, and Veronica Lazăr
Synopsis
While touring in Italy, a recently-widowed American opera singer has an incestuous relationship with her 15-year-old son to help him overcome his heroin addiction.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 29, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
2h 22m
142 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (112 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
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Director
Top Cast
Jill Clayburgh
as Caterina Silveri
Matthew Barry
as Joe Silveri
Veronica Lazăr
as Marina
Renato Salvatori
as Communist
Fred Gwynne
as Douglas Winter
Alida Valli
as Giuseppe's Mother
Elisabetta Campeti
as Arianna
Franco Citti
as Man in Bar
Roberto Benigni
as Upholsterer
Carlo Verdone
as Director of Caracalla
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Fiction Cinematografica
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Luna about?
While touring in Italy, a recently-widowed American opera singer has an incestuous relationship with her 15-year-old son to help him overcome his heroin addiction.
Who directed Luna?
Luna was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci.
How long is Luna?
Luna has a runtime of 2 hours and 22 minutes (142 minutes total).
When was Luna released?
Luna was released on August 29, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Luna?
The main cast of Luna includes Jill Clayburgh, Matthew Barry, Veronica Lazăr, Renato Salvatori, Fred Gwynne.
Is Luna worth watching?
Luna has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 112 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.