Splendor
Originally released in 1989. Splendor is a comedy film. directed by Ettore Scola.
Starring Marcello Mastroianni, Massimo Troisi, and Marina Vlady
Synopsis
Splendor is the name of an old movie theater managed by Jordan (Mastroianni), who inherited it from his father. The theater is in decay and only generates debts and trouble, but Jordan gets aid in his almost quixotian quest from projectionist Luigi (Troisi) and ushurette Chantale (Vlady). However, Jordan is finally forced to sell the Splendor to businessman Lo Fazio (Piperno), which plans to transform it in some kind of furniture store. When Jordan leaves the theater for the last time (the very first scene), he recalls the glorious days of Splendor and movies in general.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 16, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (53 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Gaumont
- Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica
- Studio El
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Splendor about?
Splendor is the name of an old movie theater managed by Jordan (Mastroianni), who inherited it from his father. The theater is in decay and only generates debts and trouble, but Jordan gets aid in ...
Who directed Splendor?
Splendor was directed by Ettore Scola.
How long is Splendor?
Splendor has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Splendor released?
Splendor was released on February 16, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Splendor?
The main cast of Splendor includes Marcello Mastroianni, Massimo Troisi, Marina Vlady, Paolo Panelli, Pamela Villoresi.