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L'Avventura (1960)

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7.5/10 ยท 773 votes 2h 24m nr RomanceDramaMystery

#13 of 17 films from 1960 #230 of 1371 in romance

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

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Overview

Claudia and Anna join Anna's lover, Sandro, on a boat trip to a remote volcanic island. When Anna goes missing, a search is launched. In the meantime, Sandro and Claudia become involved in a romance despite Anna's disappearance, though the relationship suffers from guilt and tension.

Cast

Monica Vittias Claudia
Lea Massarias Anna
Gabriele Ferzettias Sandro
Dominique Blancharas Giulia
Renzo Riccias Anna's Father
James Addamsas Corrado
Dorothy De Polioloas Gloria Perkins
Lelio Luttazzias Raimondo
Giovanni Petruccias Prince Godfrey
Esmeralda Ruspolias Patrizia
Enrico Bologna
Franco Cimino
Giovanni Danesias Photographer
Rita Molรจ

Facts

Release dateSeptember 14, 1960
Runtime144 min (2h 24m) โ€” longer as the 1960 average of 120 min
GenresRomance, Drama, Mystery
Original titleL'avventura
LanguageIT
IMDbtt0053619

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Questions

How long is L'Avventura?
L'Avventura runs 144 minutes (2h 24m).
Is L'Avventura worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 773 votes, which places it #13 of 17 films released in 1960 in this index (top 29%) and #230 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed L'Avventura?
L'Avventura was directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. Other well-rated titles by the same director: La Notte (1961), L'Eclisse (1962), Red Desert (1964).
Who stars in L'Avventura?
Monica Vitti as Claudia; Lea Massari as Anna; Gabriele Ferzetti as Sandro; Dominique Blanchar as Giulia; Renzo Ricci as Anna's Father; James Addams as Corrado.
What is L'Avventura rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for L'Avventura?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/184587.

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