Luna(1979)
La Luna
Between a mother and son. Between the delicate boundaries of love.
Luna Synopsis
While touring in Italy, a recently-widowed American opera singer has an incestuous relationship with her 15-year-old son to help him overcome his heroin addiction.
Luna (1979) is a drama film directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, released on August 29, 1979 with a runtime of 2h 22m. It stars Jill Clayburgh, Matthew Barry, Veronica Lazăr and Renato Salvatori. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 124 ratings.
- Director:
- Bernardo Bertolucci
- Writers:
- Franco Arcalli, Bernardo Bertolucci, Giuseppe Bertolucci
- Producers:
- Giovanni Bertolucci
- Cinematographer:
- Vittorio Storaro
- Composer:
- Ennio Morricone
- Production:
- Fiction Cinematografica, 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
Luna (1979) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Luna before you stream it.
Luna Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jill Clayburgh
as Caterina Silveri
Matthew Barry
as Joe Silveri
Veronica Lazăr
as Marina
Renato Salvatori
as Communist
Fred Gwynne
as Douglas Winter
Alida Valli
as Giuseppe's Mother
- Elisabetta Campeti
Elisabetta Campeti
as Arianna
Franco Citti
as Man in Bar
Roberto Benigni
as Upholsterer
Carlo Verdone
as Director of Caracalla
Peter Eyre
as Edward
- Mustapha Barat
Mustapha Barat
as Mustafa (as Stéphane Barat)
Key crew
Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, written by Franco Arcalli, Bernardo Bertolucci and Giuseppe Bertolucci, produced by Giovanni Bertolucci.
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Luna Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 124 ratings.
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Luna – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Luna online?
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Who stars in Luna?
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The main cast of Luna (1979) includes Jill Clayburgh, Matthew Barry, Veronica Lazăr, Renato Salvatori and Fred Gwynne. The film was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Luna released?
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Luna was released on August 29, 1979 and runs for 2h 22m.
Is Luna worth watching?
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Luna (1979) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 124 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Luna?
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Yes. The official Luna trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.