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Cinema Paradiso (1988)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Giuseppe Tornatore
Writing:
- Giuseppe Tornatore
- Vanna Paoli
Stars:
Release Date: 1988-11-17
8.5/10
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- Country: FR, IT
- Language: Italiano
- Runtime: 124
- Budget: $5,000,000
- Revenue: $11,990,401
Elena Mendola (adult) (in Director's cut) (uncredited)
Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child)
Alfredo
Spaccafico
Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen)
Father Adelfio
Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult)
Village idiot
Anna
Peppino's Father
Elena Mendola (teen) / Elena's daughter (in Director's cut)
Maria Di Vita (young)
Ignazio, usher
Maria Di Vita (aged)
Fabbro, blacksmith
Lia
Projectionist (uncredited)
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