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Film 1988 124 min

Cinema Paradiso

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

TMDB Rating ★ 8.4
Votes 4,800
Director Giuseppe Tornatore
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Drama Romance
The Story

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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Cast & Characters

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)
Enzo Cannavale

Enzo Cannavale

Spaccafico
Isa Danieli

Isa Danieli

Anna
Leo Gullotta

Leo Gullotta

Ignazio, usher
Leopoldo Trieste

Leopoldo Trieste

Father Adelfio
Tano Cimarosa

Tano Cimarosa

Fabbro, blacksmith
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