The Red Violin (1998)
Movie 2h 10m ★ 7.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
DramaMusicMysteryRomanceThriller
Dating from 1998, The Red Violin sits in the drama, music and mystery corner of our catalogue. It is directed by François Girard. The cast includes Samuel L. Jackson, Greta Scacchi and Clotilde Mollet. The running time is 2h 10m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.4 out of 10.
67Tonight Score Well rated, a classic.
Synopsis
300 years of a remarkable musical instrument. Crafted by the Italian master Bussotti (Cecchi) in 1681, the red violin has traveled through Austria, England, China, and Canada, leaving both beauty and tragedy in its wake. In Montreal, Samuel L Jackson plays an appraiser going over its complex history.
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Cast & crew
- François GirardDirector
- Samuel L. Jacksonas Charles Morritz (Montréal)
- Greta Scacchias Victoria Byrd (Oxford)
- Clotilde Molletas Antoinette Pussin (Vienna)
- Carlo Cecchias Nicolo Bussotti (Cremona)
- Irene Graziolias Anna Bussotti (Cremona)
- Anita Laurenzias Cesca (Cremona)
- Tommaso Puntellias Apprentice (Cremona)
- Samuele Amighettias Boy (Cremona)
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Questions about The Red Violin
- What genre is The Red Violin?
- The Red Violin is categorised as Drama, Music, Mystery, Romance, Thriller.
- Who stars in The Red Violin?
- Samuel L. Jackson, Greta Scacchi, Clotilde Mollet, Carlo Cecchi, Irene Grazioli appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Red Violin?
- François Girard directed The Red Violin.
- How long is The Red Violin?
- The Red Violin runs for 2h 10m (130 minutes).
- Is The Red Violin worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
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