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Nothing Left to Do But Cry (1984)

7.7/10 ยท 1,194 votes 1h 52m ComedyFantasy

#6 of 49 films from 1984 #166 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Roberto Benigni, Massimo Troisi ยท Written by Giuseppe Bertolucci, Roberto Benigni, Massimo Troisi

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Overview

Two 20th-century friends accidentally stumble into the year 1492, where they meet a charming teen and try to alter history.

Cast

Massimo Troisias Mario
Roberto Benignias Saverio
Amanda Sandrellias Pia
Iris Peynadoas Astriaha
Carlo Monnias Vitellozzo
Livia Venturinias Parisina
Paolo Bonacellias Leonardo da Vinci
Nicola Morellias Ugolone
Elisabetta Pozzias la locandiera
Fiorenzo Serraas uomo in chiesa
Peter Boomas predicatore itinerante
Loris Bazzocchi
Jole Silvani
Mario Diano

Facts

Release dateDecember 20, 1984
Runtime112 min (1h 52m) โ€” about the same as the 1984 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy
Original titleNon ci resta che piangere
LanguageIT
IMDbtt0087814

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Questions

How long is Nothing Left to Do But Cry?
Nothing Left to Do But Cry runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Is Nothing Left to Do But Cry worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 1,194 votes, which places it #6 of 49 films released in 1984 in this index (top 90%) and #166 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Nothing Left to Do But Cry?
Nothing Left to Do But Cry was directed by Roberto Benigni, Massimo Troisi. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Life Is Beautiful (1997), I'm Starting from Three (1981), Johnny Stecchino (1991).
Who stars in Nothing Left to Do But Cry?
Massimo Troisi as Mario; Roberto Benigni as Saverio; Amanda Sandrelli as Pia; Iris Peynado as Astriaha; Carlo Monni as Vitellozzo; Livia Venturini as Parisina.
Where can I watch the trailer for Nothing Left to Do But Cry?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/85501.

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