Conversation Piece (1974)
Original title: Gruppo di Famiglia in un Interno
Conversation Piece is a 1974 Italian-language drama movie directed by Luchino Visconti, with a running time of 2h 1m. It stars Burt Lancaster, Silvana Mangano and Helmut Berger.
A retired professor of American origin lives a solitary life in a luxurious palazzo in Rome. He is confronted by a vulgar Italian marchesa and her lover, her daughter and her daughter's boyfriend, and forced to rent to them an apartment on the upper floor of his palazzo. From this point on his quiet routine is turned into chaos by his tenants' machinations, and everybody's life takes an unexpected but inevitable turn.
Quick answers
What is Conversation Piece about?
A retired professor of American origin lives a solitary life in a luxurious palazzo in Rome. He is confronted by a vulgar Italian marchesa and her lover, her daughter and her daughter's boyfriend, and forced to rent to them an apartment on the upper floor of his palazzo. From this point on his quiet routine is turned into chaos by his tenants' machinations, and everybody's life takes an unexpected but inevitable turn.
When was Conversation Piece released?
Conversation Piece was released on 20 December 1974.
How long is Conversation Piece?
Conversation Piece runs 2h 1m.
Who made Conversation Piece?
Conversation Piece was directed by Luchino Visconti.
Where can I watch Conversation Piece?
Conversation Piece is available on Hoopla, Kanopy, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Conversation Piece
Rent: Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Burt Lancaster as Professor
- Silvana Mangano as Marquess Bianca Brumonti
- Helmut Berger as Konrad Huebel
- Claudia Marsani as Lietta Brumonti
- Stefano Patrizi as Stefano
- Elvira Cortese as Erminia
- Philippe Hersent as Doorman
- Guy Tréjan as Art Dealer
- Jean-Pierre Zola as Blanchard
- Umberto Raho as Police Inspector Bernai
- Enzo Fiermonte as Police Inspector
- Romolo Valli as Michelli