The Purple Sea(2009)
Viola di Mare
The Purple Sea Synopsis
Nothing - not her father, not the church - can stop unruly Angela from being with her childhood best friend turned great love, Sara. Based on a true story, Viola di Mare, presents a uniquely engaging portrait of family, community and gender roles in a 19th century Italian village.
The Purple Sea (2009) is a drama, history and romance film directed by Donatella Maiorca, released on October 15, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Valeria Solarino, Isabella Ragonese, Ennio Fantastichini and Giselda Volodi. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 96 ratings.
- Director:
- Donatella Maiorca
- Writers:
- Mario Cristiani, Pina Mandolfo, Donatella Maiorca
- Producers:
- Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Giovanna Emidi, Silvia Natili
- Cinematographer:
- Roberta Allegrini
- Composer:
- Gianna Nannini
- Production:
- Italian Dreams Factory, Medusa Film, MiC, Sicilia Film Commission, Sensi Contemporanei Cinema e Audiovisivo, Regione Siciliana
- Status:
- Released
The Purple Sea (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Purple Sea before you stream it.
The Purple Sea Cast & Crew
Main cast
Valeria Solarino
as Angela / Angelo
Isabella Ragonese
as Sara
Ennio Fantastichini
as Salvatore
Giselda Volodi
as Lucia
Maria Grazia Cucinotta
as Agnese
Marco Foschi
as Tommaso
Corrado Fortuna
as Ventura
Alessio Vassallo
as Nicolino
Sergio Vespertino
as Vincenzo
Lucrezia Lante della Rovere
as Baronessa
Ester Cucinotti
as Concetta
Giovanni Moschella
as Don Pantaleo
Key crew
Directed by Donatella Maiorca, written by Mario Cristiani, Pina Mandolfo and Donatella Maiorca, produced by Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Giovanna Emidi and Silvia Natili.
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The Purple Sea Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 96 ratings.
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The Purple Sea – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Purple Sea online?
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The Purple Sea (2009) is available to stream on Strand Releasing Amazon 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 Purple Sea?
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The main cast of The Purple Sea (2009) includes Valeria Solarino, Isabella Ragonese, Ennio Fantastichini, Giselda Volodi and Maria Grazia Cucinotta. The film was directed by Donatella Maiorca. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Purple Sea released?
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The Purple Sea was released on October 15, 2009 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Purple Sea worth watching?
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The Purple Sea (2009) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 96 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Purple Sea?
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Yes. The official The Purple Sea trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.