The Family
"In 1906 Carlo was born into a very large family..."
Originally released in 1987. The Family is a drama film. directed by Ettore Scola. With a runtime of 2h 7m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Vittorio Gassman, Fanny Ardant, and Stefania Sandrelli
Synopsis
"The Family," an album with a velvet cover, is meant to touch the extended family of man. Formal portraits, bookends in this 80-year saga, enclose the central story, which opens with the baptism of Carlo, a baby in his grandfather's lap, and ends with Carlo as a grandfather with a baby in his arms. And never once do we get out of the house, whose rooms provide the film's structure. Comfort or passion? Carlo couldn't really decide until it was too late.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 20, 1987
39 years ago
Runtime
2h 7m
127 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (118 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Vittorio Gassman
as Carlo as a man / Carlo's grandfather
Fanny Ardant
as Adriana
Stefania Sandrelli
as Beatrice
Andrea Occhipinti
as Carlo as a young man
Emanuele Lamaro
as Carlo as a child
Cecilia Dazzi
as Beatrice as a young woman
Jo Champa
as Adriana as a young woman
Joska Versari
as Giulio as a child
Alberto Gimignani
as Giulio as a young man
Massimo Dapporto
as Giulio as a middle-aged man
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Cinecittà Studios
- Cinémax
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Family about?
"The Family," an album with a velvet cover, is meant to touch the extended family of man. Formal portraits, bookends in this 80-year saga, enclose the central story, which opens with the baptism of...
Who directed The Family?
The Family was directed by Ettore Scola.
How long is The Family?
The Family has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
When was The Family released?
The Family was released on January 20, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Family?
The main cast of The Family includes Vittorio Gassman, Fanny Ardant, Stefania Sandrelli, Andrea Occhipinti, Emanuele Lamaro.
Is The Family worth watching?
The Family has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 118 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.