Christ Stopped at Eboli(1979)
Cristo si è fermato a Eboli
Christ Stopped at Eboli Synopsis
In the fascist Italy of 1935, a painter trained as a doctor is exiled to a remote region near Eboli. Over time, he learns to appreciate the beauty and wisdom of the peasants, and to overcome his isolation.
Christ Stopped at Eboli (1979) is a drama film directed by Francesco Rosi, released on February 23, 1979 with a runtime of 3h 40m. It stars Gian Maria Volonté, Paolo Bonacelli, Alain Cuny and Lea Massari. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 98 ratings.
- Director:
- Francesco Rosi
- Writers:
- Tonino Guerra, Carlo Levi, Francesco Rosi
- Producers:
- Franco Cristaldi, Nicola Carraro
- Cinematographer:
- Pasqualino De Santis
- Composer:
- Piero Piccioni
- Production:
- RAI, Vides Cinematografica, Action Films
- Status:
- Released
Christ Stopped at Eboli (1979) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Christ Stopped at Eboli before you stream it.
Christ Stopped at Eboli Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gian Maria Volonté
as Carlo Levi
Paolo Bonacelli
as Don Luigi Magalone
Alain Cuny
as Barone Nicola Rotunno
Lea Massari
as Luisa Levi
Irene Papas
as Giulia Venere
François Simon
as Don Traiella
- Luigi Infantino
Luigi Infantino
as Chauffeur
Accursio Di Leo
as Joiner
- Francesco Callari
Francesco Callari
as Dottore Gibilisco
- Vincenzo Vitale
Vincenzo Vitale
as Dottore Milillo (as Vincenzo Vitale)
Antonio Allocca
as Don Cosimino
- Vincenzo Licata
Vincenzo Licata
as L'Italo-Americano
Key crew
Directed by Francesco Rosi, written by Tonino Guerra, Carlo Levi and Francesco Rosi, produced by Franco Cristaldi and Nicola Carraro.
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Christ Stopped at Eboli Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 98 ratings.
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Christ Stopped at Eboli – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Christ Stopped at Eboli online?
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Christ Stopped at Eboli (1979) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Christ Stopped at Eboli?
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The main cast of Christ Stopped at Eboli (1979) includes Gian Maria Volonté, Paolo Bonacelli, Alain Cuny, Lea Massari and Irene Papas. The film was directed by Francesco Rosi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Christ Stopped at Eboli released?
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Christ Stopped at Eboli was released on February 23, 1979 and runs for 3h 40m.
Is Christ Stopped at Eboli worth watching?
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Christ Stopped at Eboli (1979) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 98 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 Christ Stopped at Eboli?
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