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Total Eclipse (1995)

“Touched by Genius. Cursed by Madness. Blinded by Love.”

6.4/10 · 569 votes 1h 51m r RomanceDrama

#72 of 107 films from 1995 #974 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Agnieszka Holland · Written by Christopher Hampton

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Overview

Young, wild poet Arthur Rimbaud and his mentor Paul Verlaine engage in a fierce, forbidden romance while feeling the effects of a hellish artistic lifestyle.

Cast

Leonardo DiCaprioas Arthur Rimbaud
David Thewlisas Paul Verlaine
Romane Bohringeras Mathilde Maute
Dominique Blancas Isabelle Rimbaud
Nita Kleinas Rimbaud's Mother
Félicie Pasottias Isabelle, as a child
James Thierréeas Frederic
Emmanuelle Oppoas Vitalie
Christopher Hamptonas The Judge
Denise Chalemas Mrs. Maute De Fleurville
Andrzej Sewerynas Mr. Maute De Fleurville
Christopher Thompsonas Carjat
Bruce Van Bartholdas Aicard
Christopher Chaplinas Charles Cros

Facts

Release dateNovember 3, 1995
Runtime111 min (1h 51m) — about the same as the 1995 average of 110 min
GenresRomance, Drama
LanguageEN
Box office$339,889
IMDbtt0114702

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Questions

How long is Total Eclipse?
Total Eclipse runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Is Total Eclipse worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 569 votes, which places it #72 of 107 films released in 1995 in this index (top 34%) and #974 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Total Eclipse?
Total Eclipse was directed by Agnieszka Holland. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Secret Garden (1993).
Who stars in Total Eclipse?
Leonardo DiCaprio as Arthur Rimbaud; David Thewlis as Paul Verlaine; Romane Bohringer as Mathilde Maute; Dominique Blanc as Isabelle Rimbaud; Nita Klein as Rimbaud's Mother; Félicie Pasotti as Isabelle, as a child.
What is Total Eclipse rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Total Eclipse?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/69485.

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