The Guest
L'ospite
Synopsis
A forty year old woman, who has been in an asylum, goes to live with her brother's family. She proves incapable of adapting herself to family life, takes refuge in the country alone with her memories, and is later returned to the asylum.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Liliana Cavani
- Screenplay & Story
- Liliana Cavani
- Original Score
- Gioachino Rossini
- Original Title
- L'ospite
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Lotar Film Productions, RAI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Liliana Cavani
Liliana Cavani
Gioachino Rossini
Andreina Casini
Department Leadership Roster
Liliana Cavani
Director
Liliana Cavani
Writer
Andreina Casini
Editor
Fiorella Mariani
Production Design
Fiorella Mariani
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Guest.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Guest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Guest about?
A forty year old woman, who has been in an asylum, goes to live with her brother's family. She proves incapable of adapting herself to family life, takes refuge in the country alone with her memories, and is later returned to the asylum.
Who directed The Guest?
The Guest was directed by Liliana Cavani.
Who stars in The Guest?
The principal cast of The Guest includes Lucia Bosè, Peter Gonzales Falcon, Glauco Mauri, Alvaro Piccardi, Maddalena Gillia.
When was The Guest released and how long is it?
The Guest was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Guest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Guest was composed by Gioachino Rossini.