The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal
Le due vite di Mattia Pascal
Synopsis
Based on 'Il fu Mattia Pascal', one of Pirandello's many stories concerning the transitory nature of the intangibles "truth" and "identity". Mattia Pascal is a downtrodden average man, treated like trash by his fiancée, scorned by his associates, and cheated out of his inheritance by contemptuous relatives. The dispirited Pascal heads to Monte Carlo, accruing a fortune and also assuming the identity of a less fortunate gambler who killed himself. The "new" Pascal is treated with a dignity and respect that overwhelms him--and nearly kills him.
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Marcello Mastroianni
Mattia Pascal
Senta Berger
Clara
Flavio Bucci
Terenzio Papiano
Laura Morante
Adriana Paleari
Laura del Sol
Romilda Pescatore
Andréa Ferréol
Silvia Caporale
Bernard Blier
Anselmo Paleari
Caroline Berg
Véronique
Néstor Garay
Giambattista Malagna
Alessandro Haber
Mino Pomino
Carlo Bagno
Pellegrinotto
Clelia Rondinella
Oliva Salvoni
Rosalia Maggio
Vedova pescatore
Flora Cantori
Madre di Mattia
Helen Sterling
Zia Scolastica
François Marinovich
Padre di Pomino
Elettra Mancini Ferrua
Governante di Casa Pascal
Maria Paola Sutto
Prostituta
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario Monicelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Ennio De Concini, Amanzio Todini, Mario Monicelli
- Original Score
- Nicola Piovani
- Original Title
- Le due vite di Mattia Pascal
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
- Production Studios
- Cinecittà Studios, Excelsior Cinematografica, RAI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Monicelli
Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Ennio De Concini, Amanzio Todini, Mario Monicelli, Luigi Pirandello
Nicola Piovani
Camillo Bazzoni
Ruggero Mastroianni
Silvia D'Amico Bendicò, Carlo Cucchi
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Monicelli
Director
Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Screenplay
Ennio De Concini
Screenplay
Amanzio Todini
Screenplay
Mario Monicelli
Screenplay
Camillo Bazzoni
Director of Photography
Lorenzo Baraldi
Production Design
Gianna Gissi
Costume Design
Ruggero Mastroianni
Editor
Nicola Piovani
Original Music Composer
Silvia D'Amico Bendicò
Producer
Carlo Cucchi
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal
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What is The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal about?
Based on 'Il fu Mattia Pascal', one of Pirandello's many stories concerning the transitory nature of the intangibles "truth" and "identity". Mattia Pascal is a downtrodden average man, treated like trash by his fiancée, scorned by his associates, and cheated out of his inheritance by contemptuous relatives. The dispirited Pascal heads to Monte Carlo, accruing a fortune and also assuming the identity of a less fortunate gambler who killed himself. The "new" Pascal is treated with a dignity and respect that overwhelms him--and nearly kills him.
Who directed The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal?
The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal was directed by Mario Monicelli.
Who stars in The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal?
The principal cast of The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal includes Marcello Mastroianni, Senta Berger, Flavio Bucci, Laura Morante, Laura del Sol.
When was The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal released and how long is it?
The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 2h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal was composed by Nicola Piovani.
Is The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal based on a book or true story?
The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Luigi Pirandello".