1900
Novecento
“From the cradle to the grave - victims of history and change!”
Synopsis
The epic tale of a class struggle in twentieth century Italy, as seen through the eyes of two childhood friends on opposing sides.
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Bertolucci's 1900 - Newly Restored | June 2019 | Austin Film SocietyOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-15
Top Cast
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Robert De Niro
Alfredo Berlinghieri
Gérard Depardieu
Olmo Dalcò
Dominique Sanda
Ada Fiestri Paulhan
Stefania Sandrelli
Anita Foschi
Donald Sutherland
Attila Mellanchini
Burt Lancaster
Alfredo Berlinghieri the Elder
Francesca Bertini
Sister Desolata
Laura Betti
Regina
Werner Bruhns
Ottavio Berlinghieri
Stefania Casini
Neve
Sterling Hayden
Leo Dalcò
Anna Henkel-Grönemeyer
Anita the Younger
Ellen Schwiers
Amelia
Alida Valli
Signora Pioppi
Romolo Valli
Giovanni Berlinghieri
Bianca Magliacca
Peasant Woman
Giacomo Rizzo
Rigoletto
Pippo Campanini
Don Tarcisio
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 1, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 18, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernardo Bertolucci
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernardo Bertolucci, Franco Arcalli, Giuseppe Bertolucci
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Novecento
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 5h 17m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Production Studios
- Les Productions Artistes Associés, Artemis Film, PEA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernardo Bertolucci
Bernardo Bertolucci, Franco Arcalli, Giuseppe Bertolucci
Ennio Morricone
Vittorio Storaro
Franco Arcalli
Alberto Grimaldi, H.F. Di Mauro
Department Leadership Roster
Vittorio Storaro
Director of Photography
Franco Arcalli
Editor
Alberto Grimaldi
Producer
Bernardo Bertolucci
Director
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Gitt Magrini
Costume Design
Bernardo Bertolucci
Writer
Franco Arcalli
Writer
Giuseppe Bertolucci
Writer
Gianni Quaranta
Production Design
H.F. Di Mauro
Producer
Maria Paola Maino
Production 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.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1900
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What is 1900 about?
The epic tale of a class struggle in twentieth century Italy, as seen through the eyes of two childhood friends on opposing sides.
Who directed 1900?
1900 was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci.
Who stars in 1900?
The principal cast of 1900 includes Robert De Niro, Gérard Depardieu, Dominique Sanda, Stefania Sandrelli, Donald Sutherland.
When was 1900 released and how long is it?
1900 was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 5h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for 1900?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 1900 was composed by Ennio Morricone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 1900?
1900 holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).