Cellini: A Violent Life(1990)
Una vita scellerata
Cellini: A Violent Life Synopsis
The story of Benvenuto Cellinin (1500-1571), a soldier and one of the most important craftsmen and artists of Renaissance Italy whose life was marked by many achievements and adventures, but also crimes. There is also the mini-series version consisted of three 90 minutes episodes, broadcasted by RaiDue.
Cellini: A Violent Life (1990) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Giacomo Battiato, released on May 2, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Wadeck Stanczak, Max von Sydow, Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu and Ben Kingsley. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Giacomo Battiato
- Writers:
- Benvenuto Cellini, Vittorio Bonicelli
- Cinematographer:
- Dante Spinotti
- Composer:
- Franco Battiato
- Production:
- Leader Cinematografica, Cinémax
- Status:
- Released
Cellini: A Violent Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Wadeck Stanczak
as Benvenuto Cellini
Max von Sydow
as Pope Clement VII
Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu
as François the First
Ben Kingsley
as Governor
Sophie Ward
as Porzia / Supplizia
Maurizio Donadoni
as Florentine Red
Florence Pernel
as Catherine
Pamela Villoresi
as Fiore
Marne Maitland
as Blind cardinal
Luigi Di Fiore
as Pierluigi Farnese
Lorenza Guerrieri
as Faustina
Sara Bertelà
as Catherine De Medici
Key crew
Directed by Giacomo Battiato, written by Benvenuto Cellini and Vittorio Bonicelli.
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Cellini: A Violent Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 7 ratings.
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The main cast of Cellini: A Violent Life (1990) includes Wadeck Stanczak, Max von Sydow, Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu, Ben Kingsley and Sophie Ward. The film was directed by Giacomo Battiato. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cellini: A Violent Life released?
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Cellini: A Violent Life was released on May 2, 1990 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Cellini: A Violent Life worth watching?
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Cellini: A Violent Life (1990) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.