Andres Gomez
8/10Nice comedy-drama about the youth at the small town of an Italian kid.
Reviewed on November 13, 2012
Cinema Paradiso(1988)
Nuovo Cinema Paradiso
An enchanted village. A wonderful friendship. Star-crossed lovers. And the magic of the movies.
8.4(4,968)2h 4m1988-11-17
DramaRomance
Cinema Paradiso Synopsis
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.
Cinema Paradiso (1988) is a drama and romance film directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, released on November 17, 1988 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Philippe Noiret, Jacques Perrin, Marco Leonardi and Salvatore Cascio. Viewers rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 4,968 ratings.
- Director:
- Giuseppe Tornatore
- Writers:
- Giuseppe Tornatore, Giuseppe Tornatore, Vanna Paoli
- Producers:
- Franco Cristaldi, Giovanna Romagnoli
- Cinematographer:
- Blasco Giurato
- Composer:
- Ennio Morricone
- Production:
- Cristaldifilm, Les Films Ariane, Rai 3, TF1 Films Production, Forum Picture
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $35,962,062
- Status:
- Released
Cinema Paradiso (1988) Trailer
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Cinema Paradiso Videos & Clips
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Cinema Paradiso Cast & Crew
Main 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)
Brigitte Fossey
as Elena Mendola (adult)
Enzo Cannavale
as Spaccafico
Isa Danieli
as Anna
Leo Gullotta
as Ignazio, usher
Leopoldo Trieste
as Father Adelfio
Key crew
Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, written by Giuseppe Tornatore, Giuseppe Tornatore and Vanna Paoli, produced by Franco Cristaldi and Giovanna Romagnoli.
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Cinema Paradiso Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.4/10 from 4,968 ratings.
Shreyance Parakh
10/10**Soulful** Why did it had to end... The movie was like a breath of fresh air.Every thing about it was so refreshing and soulful that you can never get bored of it.It's one of those movies that you can watch again and again and again...The music, the story, the acting, the direction, the editing, all of it makes this an absolutely beautiful gem of a movie. One of the best movies that i ever saw and will ever see…
Reviewed on May 4, 2017
tmdb86370050
9/10When you think about cinematography, nowadays you usually think about digital cinematography. But during the early '50s, '60s, and onward, there was a use of this thing called film. Film was what they used in cameras before cameras actually saved them into memory slots digitally. Projectionists actually had to crank the film projectors early on, before the automatic film projectors started coming in, otherwise the…
Reviewed on May 14, 2017
Filipe Manuel Neto
10/10**Magnificent.** I saw this movie for the first time a good few years ago, but I only decided to talk about it now, after seeing it again. For me, it is one of the best Italian films ever made. It's like a modern fairy tale, showing us the fascinating side of cinema and reminding us why we love it. Of course, everything passes, and cinema has gone through many phases, it has undergone metamorphoses, and the end of…
Reviewed on April 3, 2023
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Cinema Paradiso – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cinema Paradiso online?
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Cinema Paradiso (1988) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Cinema Paradiso?
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The main cast of Cinema Paradiso (1988) includes Philippe Noiret, Jacques Perrin, Marco Leonardi, Salvatore Cascio and Agnese Nano. The film was directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cinema Paradiso released?
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Cinema Paradiso was released on November 17, 1988 and runs for 2h 4m.
Is Cinema Paradiso worth watching?
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Cinema Paradiso (1988) holds an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 4,968 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Cinema Paradiso?
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Yes. The official Cinema Paradiso trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.