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 4,816

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.

Philippe Noiret

Alfredo

Jacques Perrin

Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult)

Marco Leonardi

Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen)

Salvatore Cascio

Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child)

Agnese Nano

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

Antonella Attili

Maria Di Vita (young)

Pupella Maggio

Maria Di Vita (aged)

Enzo Cannavale

Spaccafico

Isa Danieli

Anna

Leo Gullotta

Ignazio, usher

Leopoldo Trieste

Father Adelfio

Tano Cimarosa

Fabbro, blacksmith

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