Cinema Paradiso (1988)
Original title: Nuovo Cinema Paradiso
Cinema Paradiso is a 1988 Italian-language drama movie directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, with a running time of 2h 4m. It stars Philippe Noiret, Jacques Perrin and Marco Leonardi.
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.
Where to watch Cinema Paradiso
Rent: Amazon, AppleTV, Fandango at Home
Buy: Fandango at Home
Official site
Cast
- Philippe Noiret as Alfredo
- Jacques Perrin as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult)
- Marco Leonardi as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen)
- Salvatore Cascio as Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child)
- Agnese Nano as Elena Mendola (teen) / Elena's daughter (in Director's cut)
- Antonella Attili as Maria Di Vita (young)
- Pupella Maggio as Maria Di Vita (aged)
- Enzo Cannavale as Spaccafico
- Isa Danieli as Anna
- Leo Gullotta as Ignazio, usher
- Leopoldo Trieste as Father Adelfio
- Tano Cimarosa as Fabbro, blacksmith