Cinema Paradiso(1988)
An enchanted village. A wonderful friendship. Star-crossed lovers. And the magic of the movies.
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.
Movie: Cinema Paradiso
Top 10 Billed Cast
Alfredo
Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (adult)
Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (teen)
Salvatore 'Totò' Di Vita (child)
Elena Mendola (teen) / Elena's daughter (in Director's cut)
Maria Di Vita (young)
Maria Di Vita (aged)
Spaccafico
Anna
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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