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Once We Were Strangers

August 29, 1997 1h 31m 6.6/10 (8 votes)

Originally released in 1997. Once We Were Strangers is a comedy/romance film. directed by Emanuele Crialese.

Starring Vincenzo Amato, Jessica Whitney Gould, and Anjalee Deshpande

Synopsis

Antonio is a seductive, charismatic Sicilian living illegally in New York. He wanders from job to job, lives as a squatter and enjoys a carefree romantic tryst with a wealthy art dealer. When he falls in love with Ellen, a strong-willed radio talk-show host who is set to move to Paris within a few days, he decides he must find a way to keep her from leaving.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 29, 1997 28 years ago
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Runtime 1h 31m 91 minutes total
User Rating 6.6/10 Good (8 votes)
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Language Italian Original language
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Country United States of America + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
IT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Once We Were Strangers about?

Antonio is a seductive, charismatic Sicilian living illegally in New York. He wanders from job to job, lives as a squatter and enjoys a carefree romantic tryst with a wealthy art dealer. When he fa...

Who directed Once We Were Strangers?

Once We Were Strangers was directed by Emanuele Crialese.

How long is Once We Were Strangers?

Once We Were Strangers has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).

When was Once We Were Strangers released?

Once We Were Strangers was released on August 29, 1997 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Once We Were Strangers?

The main cast of Once We Were Strangers includes Vincenzo Amato, Jessica Whitney Gould, Anjalee Deshpande, Ajay Naidu, Lynn Cohen.