Stay as You Are
Così come sei
Synopsis
A married Roman landscape architect starts an affair with a young woman who might be a shadow from his past.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 21, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 25, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alberto Lattuada
- Screenplay & Story
- Alberto Lattuada, Enrico Oldoini
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Così come sei
- Country of Origin
- Spain, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- P.C. Ales, San Francisco Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alberto Lattuada
Alberto Lattuada, Enrico Oldoini, Paolo Cavara
Ennio Morricone
José Luis Alcaine
Sergio Montanari
Giovanni Bertolucci
Department Leadership Roster
Alberto Lattuada
Director
Alberto Lattuada
Screenplay
Enrico Oldoini
Screenplay
Sergio Montanari
Editor
José Luis Alcaine
Director of Photography
Giovanni Bertolucci
Producer
Luigi Scaccianoce
Production Design
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Bona Nasalli-Rocca
Costume Design
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stay as You Are
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Stay as You Are about?
A married Roman landscape architect starts an affair with a young woman who might be a shadow from his past.
Who directed Stay as You Are?
Stay as You Are was directed by Alberto Lattuada.
Who stars in Stay as You Are?
The principal cast of Stay as You Are includes Marcello Mastroianni, Nastassja Kinski, Mónica Randall, Ania Pieroni, Francisco Rabal.
When was Stay as You Are released and how long is it?
Stay as You Are was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Stay as You Are?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stay as You Are was composed by Ennio Morricone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stay as You Are?
Stay as You Are holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).