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Cinema Paradiso(1988)
Status: Released
Date: 1988-11-17
84%
4557 Votes
Time: 2h 4m
An enchanted village. A wonderful friendship. Star-crossed lovers. And the magic of the movies.
Overview:
A filmmaker recalls his childhood, when he fell in love with the movies at his village's theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater's projectionist.
Languages: Italian.
Countries:
France,
Italy
Budget: $5,000,000.00
Revenue: $11,990,401.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Tre Forum
Les Films Ariane
Movie: Cinema Paradiso
Top 10 Billed Cast
Philippe Noiret
Alfredo
Jacques Perrin
Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult)
Marco Leonardi
Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen)
Salvatore Cascio
Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child)
Agnese Nano
Elena Mendola (teen) / Elena's daughter (in Director's cut)
Antonella Attili
Maria Di Vita (young)
Pupella Maggio
Maria Di Vita (aged)
Enzo Cannavale
Spaccafico
Isa Danieli
Anna
Leo Gullotta
Ignazio, usher
Video Trailer Cinema Paradiso
Video: Cinema Paradiso Official 25th Anniversary trailer from Arrow Films
Cinema Paradiso Official 25th Anniversary trailer from Arrow Films
Cinema Paradiso Official Trailer
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Cinema Paradiso Official 25th Anniversary trailer from Arrow Films - Trailer
Cinema Paradiso Official Trailer - Trailer
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