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L'Eclisse (1962)

โ€œThe ache and ecstasy of loveโ€ฆโ€

7.6/10 ยท 572 votes 2h 6m nr RomanceDrama

#15 of 23 films from 1962 #183 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni ยท Written by Michelangelo Antonioni, Tonino Guerra

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Overview

Vittoria is a beautiful literary translator living in Rome. After splitting from her writer boyfriend, Riccardo, Vittoria meets Piero, a lively stockbroker, on the hectic floor of the Roman stock exchange. Though Vittoria and Piero begin a relationship, it is not one without difficulties, and their commitment to one another is tested during an eclipse.

Cast

Alain Delonas Piero
Monica Vittias Vittoria
Francisco Rabalas Riccardo
Lilla Brignoneas Vittoria's Mother
Rossana Roryas Anita
Louis Seigneras Ercoli
Mirella Ricciardias Marta
Cyrus Eliasas Intoxicated Man (uncredited)
Alba Maiolinias Woman at the Stock Market (uncredited)
Maria Tedeschias Woman with Glasses at the Stock Market (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateApril 13, 1962
Runtime126 min (2h 6m) โ€” about the same as the 1962 average of 117 min
GenresRomance, Drama
Original titleL'eclisse
LanguageIT
IMDbtt0056736

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Questions

How long is L'Eclisse?
L'Eclisse runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Is L'Eclisse worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 572 votes, which places it #15 of 23 films released in 1962 in this index (top 39%) and #183 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed L'Eclisse?
L'Eclisse was directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. Other well-rated titles by the same director: La Notte (1961), L'Avventura (1960), Red Desert (1964).
Who stars in L'Eclisse?
Alain Delon as Piero; Monica Vitti as Vittoria; Francisco Rabal as Riccardo; Lilla Brignone as Vittoria's Mother; Rossana Rory as Anita; Louis Seigner as Ercoli.
What is L'Eclisse rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for L'Eclisse?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/136870.

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