Luna
La Luna
“Between a mother and son. Between the delicate boundaries of love.”
Synopsis
While touring in Italy, a recently-widowed American opera singer has an incestuous relationship with her 15-year-old son to help him overcome his heroin addiction.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Luna (1979) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-04
Top Cast
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Jill Clayburgh
Caterina Silveri
Matthew Barry
Joe Silveri
Veronica Lazăr
Marina
Renato Salvatori
Communist
Fred Gwynne
Douglas Winter
Alida Valli
Giuseppe's Mother
Elisabetta Campeti
Arianna
Franco Citti
Man in Bar
Roberto Benigni
Upholsterer
Carlo Verdone
Director of Caracalla
Peter Eyre
Edward
Mustapha Barat
Mustafa (as Stéphane Barat)
Pippo Campanini
Innkeeper
Rodolfo Lodi
Maestro Giancarlo Calo
Sara Di Nepi
Concetta (as Shara Di Nepi)
Jole Silvani
Wardrobe Mistress (as Iole Silvani)
Francesco Mei
Barman
Ronaldo Bonacchi
Barman
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 29, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 6, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernardo Bertolucci
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernardo Bertolucci, Giuseppe Bertolucci, Clare Peploe
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- La Luna
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Production Studios
- Fiction Cinematografica, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernardo Bertolucci
Bernardo Bertolucci, Giuseppe Bertolucci, Clare Peploe, Franco Arcalli
Ennio Morricone
Vittorio Storaro
Gabriella Cristiani
Giovanni Bertolucci
Department Leadership Roster
Bernardo Bertolucci
Screenplay
Giuseppe Bertolucci
Screenplay
Clare Peploe
Screenplay
Lina Nerli Taviani
Costume Design
Bernardo Bertolucci
Director
Gabriella Cristiani
Editor
Giovanni Bertolucci
Producer
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Vittorio Storaro
Director of Photography
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
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Luna
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Luna about?
While touring in Italy, a recently-widowed American opera singer has an incestuous relationship with her 15-year-old son to help him overcome his heroin addiction.
Who directed Luna?
Luna was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci.
Who stars in Luna?
The principal cast of Luna includes Jill Clayburgh, Matthew Barry, Veronica Lazăr, Renato Salvatori, Fred Gwynne.
When was Luna released and how long is it?
Luna was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Luna?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Luna was composed by Ennio Morricone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Luna?
Luna holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).