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If you're passionate about music, and history, if violins make you weak in the knees, and if you like a timeless love story, The Red Violin won't disappoint.
Reviewed on September 16, 2014
The Red Violin(1998)
Le violon rouge
7.3(461)2h 10m1998-11-13
DramaThrillerMysteryMusicRomance
The Red Violin Synopsis
300 years of a remarkable musical instrument. Crafted by the Italian master Bussotti (Cecchi) in 1681, the red violin has traveled through Austria, England, China, and Canada, leaving both beauty and tragedy in its wake. In Montreal, Samuel L Jackson plays an appraiser going over its complex history.
The Red Violin (1998) is a drama, thriller, mystery, music and romance film directed by François Girard, released on November 13, 1998 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars Samuel L. Jackson, Carlo Cecchi, Irene Grazioli and Anita Laurenzi. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 461 ratings.
- Director:
- François Girard
- Writers:
- François Girard, Don McKellar
- Producers:
- Niv Fichman
- Cinematographer:
- Alain Dostie
- Composer:
- John Corigliano
- Production:
- Rhombus Media, New Line Cinema, Mikado Film, Téléfilm Canada, CITY-TV, Film4 Productions, Euphoria Films, Shanghai Film Studio, China Film Co-Production, Salon Films, Sidecar Films & TV, Vienna Film Financing Fund, Dor Film
- Budget:
- $18,000,000
- Revenue:
- $9,495,408
- Status:
- Released
The Red Violin (1998) Trailer
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The Red Violin Cast & Crew
Main cast
Samuel L. Jackson
as Charles Morritz (Montréal)
Carlo Cecchi
as Nicolo Bussotti (Cremona)
Irene Grazioli
as Anna Bussotti (Cremona)
Anita Laurenzi
as Cesca (Cremona)
- Tommaso Puntelli
Tommaso Puntelli
as Apprentice (Cremona)
- Aldo Brugnini
Aldo Brugnini
as Assistant (Cremona)
- Samuele Amighetti
Samuele Amighetti
as Boy (Cremona)
Jean-Luc Bideau
as Georges Poussin (Vienna)
- Christoph Koncz
Christoph Koncz
as Kaspar Weiss (Vienna)
Clotilde Mollet
as Antoinette Pussin (Vienna)
Florentin Groll
as Anton von Spielmann (Vienna)
Johannes Silberschneider
as Father Richter (Vienna)
Key crew
Directed by François Girard, written by François Girard and Don McKellar, produced by Niv Fichman.
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The Red Violin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 461 ratings.
JPV852
8/10This is one I've watched a few times over the years and still like it quite a bit. Solid performances, at least from I can tell as at times I can't tell when it's in other languages, though while I like Samuel L. Jackson in his role, there were a couple Jackson-ism lines that felt out of place. Still, the filmmakers did a great job showing this violin throughout the 200 years worldwide journey. **3.75/5**
Reviewed on August 19, 2024
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The Red Violin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Red Violin online?
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The Red Violin (1998) is available to stream on Starz Apple TV channel, 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 The Red Violin?
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The main cast of The Red Violin (1998) includes Samuel L. Jackson, Carlo Cecchi, Irene Grazioli, Anita Laurenzi and Tommaso Puntelli. The film was directed by François Girard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Red Violin released?
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The Red Violin was released on November 13, 1998 and runs for 2h 10m.
Is The Red Violin worth watching?
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The Red Violin (1998) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 461 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Red Violin?
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