Movie: Illuminata

Top 10 Billed Cast

John Turturro
John Turturro

Tuccio

Christopher Walken
Christopher Walken

Bevalaqua

Susan Sarandon
Susan Sarandon

Celimene

Rufus Sewell
Rufus Sewell

Dominique

Beverly D'Angelo
Beverly D'Angelo

Astergourd

Ben Gazzara
Ben Gazzara

Old Flavio

Katherine Borowitz
Katherine Borowitz

Rachel

George DiCenzo
George DiCenzo

Jailor

Bill Irwin
Bill Irwin

Marco

Aida Turturro
Aida Turturro

Marta

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  • Overview

    It's the start of the 20th century, and Tuccio, resident playwright of a theatre repertory company offers the owners of the company his new play, "Illuminata". They reject it, saying it's not finished, and intrigue starts that involves influential critic Bevalaqua, theatre star Celimene, young lead actors and other theatre residents

  • Release Date

    1998-05-21

  • Average

    5.357

  • Rating:

    2.7 starts
  • Tagline

    The Story of Imperfect Love…

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  • Languages:

    English
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