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Cinema Paradiso (1988)
A filmmaker recalls his childhood when falling in love with the pictures at the cinema of his home village and forms a deep friendship with the cinema's projectionist.
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Maria Di Vita - Younger -
Spaccafico -
Anna
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Usher -
Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita - Teenager -
Maria Di Vita - Older
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Elena Mendola -
Father Adelfio -
Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita - Child -
Blacksmith -
Village Idiot -
Lia
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Peppino's Father -
Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita - Adult -
Alfredo
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Director:
Giuseppe TornatoreWriters:
Giuseppe Tornatore (story), Giuseppe Tornatore (screenplay), Vanna Paoli (collaborating writer), Richard Epcar (english version)All Cast & Crew
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Trivia
Irene Papas was considered for the role of the older Maria Di Vita. The role eventually went to Pupella Maggio.
Quotes
Maria Di Vita - Older:
Yes, Salvatore di Vita. You mean you don't know him, Miss? That's right, and I'm his mother. I've been calling from Sicily, all day long. I understand, he's not there.
Goofs
When the (adolescent) Salvatore is leaving home on the train, we see Alfredo getting up out of the seat on the platform. The next time we see him, he's seated again, and getting up again.
Alternate Versions
The footage shown during the end credits has been slightly re-cut for the US DVD version. Most notably, the shot of the adult Elena has been removed.
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Infanzia e Maturita' - Childhood and ManhoodWritten by Ennio Morricone
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Genres
DramaDetails
Release Date:
23 February 1990Language
Italian
Country of Origin
Italy, FranceFilming Locations
Bagheria, Palermo, Sicily, ItalyBox Office
Budget:
$5,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$16,552 (USA) (11 November 2013)
Gross:
$11,990,401 (USA)
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