Cinema Paradiso (1990)

  • PG
  • 02/02/1990 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 2h 4m

An enchanted village. A wonderful friendship. Star-crossed lovers. And the magic of the movies.

Overview

A filmmaker recalls his childhood, when he fell in love with the movies at his village's theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater's projectionist.

Giuseppe Tornatore

Director, Screenplay, Story

Vanna Paoli

Writer

Cast

Philippe Noiret's headshot

Philippe Noiret

Alfredo
Jacques Perrin's headshot

Jacques Perrin

Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult)
Marco Leonardi's headshot

Marco Leonardi

Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen)
Salvatore Cascio's headshot

Salvatore Cascio

Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child)
Agnese Nano's headshot

Agnese Nano

Elena Mendola (teen) / Elena's daughter (in Director's cut)
Antonella Attili's headshot

Antonella Attili

Maria Di Vita (young)
Pupella Maggio's headshot

Pupella Maggio

Maria Di Vita (aged)
Enzo Cannavale's headshot

Enzo Cannavale

Spaccafico

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