The Red Violin
Le violon rouge
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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The Red Violin
Type: Trailer • Published 2006-12-13
Top Cast
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Samuel L. Jackson
Charles Morritz (Montréal)
Carlo Cecchi
Nicolo Bussotti (Cremona)
Irene Grazioli
Anna Bussotti (Cremona)
Anita Laurenzi
Cesca (Cremona)
Tommaso Puntelli
Apprentice (Cremona)
Aldo Brugnini
Assistant (Cremona)
Samuele Amighetti
Boy (Cremona)
Jean-Luc Bideau
Georges Poussin (Vienna)
Christoph Koncz
Kaspar Weiss (Vienna)
Clotilde Mollet
Antoinette Pussin (Vienna)
Florentin Groll
Anton von Spielmann (Vienna)
Johannes Silberschneider
Father Richter (Vienna)
Rainer Egger
Brother Christophe (Vienna)
Paul Koeker
Brother Gustav (Vienna)
Wolfgang Böck
Brother Michael (Vienna)
Josef Mairginter
Brother Franz (Vienna)
Johan Gotsch
Funeral Monk (Vienna)
Geza Hosszu-Legocky
Gypsy Violonist (Vienna)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 11, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 24, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.53x
-$8.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- François Girard
- Screenplay & Story
- François Girard, Don McKellar
- Original Score
- John Corigliano
- Original Title
- Le violon rouge
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Italy, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Spanish, Mandarin, French, Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Budget
- $18M
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.5M
- Production Studios
- Rhombus Media, New Line Cinema, Mikado Film, Téléfilm Canada, CITY-TV, Film4 Productions, Euphoria Films, Shanghai Film Studio, China Film Co-Production, Salon Films, Sidecar Films & TV, Vienna Film Financing Fund, Dor Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
François Girard
François Girard, Don McKellar
John Corigliano
Alain Dostie
Gaétan Huot
Niv Fichman
Department Leadership Roster
François Girard
Director
Renée April
Costume Design
John Corigliano
Original Music Composer
Alain Dostie
Director of Photography
Gaétan Huot
Editor
Niv Fichman
Producer
François Séguin
Production Design
François Girard
Screenplay
Don McKellar
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Red Violin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Red Violin about?
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.
Who directed The Red Violin?
The Red Violin was directed by François Girard.
Who stars in The Red Violin?
The principal cast of The Red Violin includes Samuel L. Jackson, Carlo Cecchi, Irene Grazioli, Anita Laurenzi, Tommaso Puntelli.
When was The Red Violin released and how long is it?
The Red Violin was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Red Violin?
The Red Violin had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $9.5M at the worldwide box office (0.53 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Red Violin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Red Violin was composed by John Corigliano.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Red Violin?
The Red Violin holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).