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The Place (2017)

7.1/10 ยท 1,260 votes 1h 42m ThrillerDrama

#93 of 319 films from 2017 #602 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Paolo Genovese ยท Written by Isabella Aguilar, Paolo Genovese

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Overview

The fates of an apparently random group of strangers who each come into contact with a mysterious figure who they believe possesses the power to grant any wish, in return for which they must carry out a task he assigns them.

Cast

Valerio Mastandreaas L'uomo
Marco Giallinias Ettore
Alba Rohrwacheras Chiara
Vittoria Puccinias Azzurra
Rocco Papaleoas Odoacre
Silvio Muccinoas Alex
Silvia D'Amicoas Martina
Vinicio Marchionias Gigi
Alessandro Borghias Fulvio
Sabrina Ferillias Angela
Giulia Lazzarinias Marcella
Andrea Iaiaas Tullio (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateNovember 4, 2017
Runtime102 min (1h 42m) โ€” about the same as the 2017 average of 107 min
GenresThriller, Drama
LanguageIT
IMDbtt7063210

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Questions

How long is The Place?
The Place runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Is The Place worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 1,260 votes, which places it #93 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 71%) and #602 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Place?
The Place was directed by Paolo Genovese. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Perfect Strangers (2016), Somebody to Love (2025), Tutta colpa di Freud (2014).
Who stars in The Place?
Valerio Mastandrea as L'uomo; Marco Giallini as Ettore; Alba Rohrwacher as Chiara; Vittoria Puccini as Azzurra; Rocco Papaleo as Odoacre; Silvio Muccino as Alex.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Place?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/308140.

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