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An enchanted village. A wonderful friendship. Star-crossed lovers. And the magic of the movies. - Cinema Paradiso
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Title: Cinema Paradiso

Release Date: 17 Nov 1988

Runtime: 2h 4m

Genre: Drama, Romance

Director: RAI, Tre Forum, Les Films Ariane, TF1 Films Production

Production Companies: RAI, Tre Forum, Les Films Ariane, TF1 Films Production

Overview: 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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 8.45 (4422 votes)

Cast

  • Alfredo: Philippe Noiret
  • Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult): Jacques Perrin
  • Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen): Marco Leonardi
  • Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child): Salvatore Cascio
  • Elena Mendola (teen) / Elena's daughter (in Director's cut): Agnese Nano
  • Maria Di Vita (young): Antonella Attili
  • Maria Di Vita (aged): Pupella Maggio
  • Spaccafico: Enzo Cannavale
  • Anna: Isa Danieli
  • Ignazio, usher: Leo Gullotta
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