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1988 · 2h 4m · Drama · Romance
TMDB 8.4/10 (4,911 votes)
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.
Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore
Box office $36M worldwide
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Cast & crew
Giuseppe TornatoreDirector
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)
Pupella Maggioas Maria Di Vita (aged)
Brigitte Fosseyas Elena Mendola (adult)
Enzo Cannavaleas Spaccafico
Isa Danielias Anna
Leo Gullottaas Ignazio, usher
Leopoldo Triesteas Father Adelfio
Tano Cimarosaas Fabbro, blacksmith
Nicola Di Pintoas Village idiot