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Cinema Paradiso (1988)
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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.
Cast
Philippe Noiretas Alfredo
Jacques Perrinas Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult)
Marco Leonardias Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen)
Salvatore Cascioas Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child)
Agnese Nanoas Elena Mendola (teen) / Elena's daughter (in Director's cut)
Antonella Attilias Maria Di Vita (young)
Enzo Cannavaleas Spaccafico
Isa Danielias Anna
Brigitte Fosseyas Elena Mendola (adult)
Leo Gullottaas Ignazio, usher
Pupella Maggioas Maria Di Vita (aged)
Leopoldo Triesteas Father Adelfio
Tano Cimarosaas Fabbro, blacksmith
Nicola Di Pintoas Village idiot
Facts
| Release date | November 17, 1988 |
| Runtime | 124 min (2h 4m) — longer as the 1988 average of 105 min |
| Genres | Romance, Drama |
| Original title | Nuovo Cinema Paradiso |
| Language | IT |
| Budget | $5,000,000 |
| Box office | $35,962,062 (7.2× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0095765 |
More from Giuseppe Tornatore
The Legend of 19001998 · ★ 8.2 · 2h 50m
The Best Offer2013 · ★ 7.8 · 2h 11m
Malena2000 · ★ 7.6 · 1h 48m
Baaria2009 · ★ 7.2 · 2h 40m
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Before Sunrise1995 · ★ 8.0 · 1h 41m
Three Colors: Red1994 · ★ 7.9 · 1h 40m
The Postman1994 · ★ 7.9 · 1h 54m
Carlito's Way1993 · ★ 7.8 · 2h 24m
Wings of Desire1987 · ★ 7.8 · 2h 8m
Questions
How long is Cinema Paradiso?
Cinema Paradiso runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Is Cinema Paradiso worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.4/10 across 4,985 votes, which places it #2 of 68 films released in 1988 in this index (top 99%) and #6 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Cinema Paradiso?
Cinema Paradiso was directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Legend of 1900 (1998), The Best Offer (2013), Malena (2000).
Who stars in Cinema Paradiso?
Philippe Noiret as Alfredo; Jacques Perrin as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult); Marco Leonardi as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen); Salvatore Cascio as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child); Agnese Nano as Elena Mendola (teen) / Elena's daughter (in Director's cut); Antonella Attili as Maria Di Vita (young).
What is Cinema Paradiso rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Cinema Paradiso?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/439.