Cinema Paradiso

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

  • Rated 8.4 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 1988
  • 2h 4m
  • Drama
  • Romance

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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Director
Giuseppe Tornatore
Starring
Philippe Noiret, Jacques Perrin, Marco Leonardi, Salvatore Cascio

Cast

  • Philippe Noiret

    Philippe Noiret

    Alfredo

  • Jacques Perrin

    Jacques Perrin

    Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult)

  • Marco Leonardi

    Marco Leonardi

    Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen)

  • Salvatore Cascio

    Salvatore Cascio

    Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child)

  • Agnese Nano

    Agnese Nano

    Elena Mendola (teen) / Elena's daughter (in Director's cut)

  • Antonella Attili

    Antonella Attili

    Maria Di Vita (young)

  • Pupella Maggio

    Pupella Maggio

    Maria Di Vita (aged)

  • Brigitte Fossey

    Brigitte Fossey

    Elena Mendola (adult)

  • Enzo Cannavale

    Enzo Cannavale

    Spaccafico

  • Isa Danieli

    Isa Danieli

    Anna

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