Overview

Director:Giuseppe Tornatore

Writers:Alessandro Baricco (monologue Novecento)
Giuseppe Tornatore (written by)

Release Date:28 October 1998 (Italy) more
Genre:Drama / Fantasy / Music more
Tagline:An epic story of a man who could do anything... except be ordinary. more
Plot Summary:Shortly after the Second World War, Max, a transplanted American, visits an English pawn shop to sell his trumpet... more
Plot Synopsis:View full synopsis. (warning! may contain spoilers)
Plot Keywords:Italian Immigrant / Italian / Transatlantic / Musical Duel / Port more
Awards:Won Golden Globe. Another 14 wins & 5 nominations more

Additional Details

Also Known As:The Legend of 1900 (USA)
The Legend of the Pianist on the Ocean (USA)
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MPAA:Rated R for language.
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Runtime:165 min / Spain:120 min (DVD edition) / France:120 min
Country:Italy
Language:English / French
Color:Color
Aspect Ratio:2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:Dolby Digital

Synopsis

So, there's this guy and he plays the trumpet;; but there's also this other guy--he plays the piano. They live on a boat....But who will live on the boat longer? Basically, it's like Survivor with really good music.
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