Cellini: A Violent Life
Una vita scellerata
Synopsis
The story of Benvenuto Cellinin (1500-1571), a soldier and one of the most important craftsmen and artists of Renaissance Italy whose life was marked by many achievements and adventures, but also crimes. There is also the mini-series version consisted of three 90 minutes episodes, broadcasted by RaiDue.
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Wadeck Stanczak
Benvenuto Cellini
Max von Sydow
Pope Clement VII
Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu
François the First
Ben Kingsley
Governor
Sophie Ward
Porzia / Supplizia
Maurizio Donadoni
Florentine Red
Florence Pernel
Catherine
Pamela Villoresi
Fiore
Marne Maitland
Blind cardinal
Luigi Di Fiore
Pierluigi Farnese
Lorenza Guerrieri
Faustina
Sara Bertelà
Catherine De Medici
Malka Ribowska
Widow
Jean-Paul Muel
Judge
Ennio Fantastichini
Cosimo De Medici
Amanda Sandrelli
Pantasilea
Tony Vogel
Baccio Bandinelli
Armando Bandini
Treasurer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giacomo Battiato
- Screenplay & Story
- Benvenuto Cellini, Vittorio Bonicelli
- Original Score
- Franco Battiato
- Original Title
- Una vita scellerata
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Leader Cinematografica, Cinémax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giacomo Battiato
Benvenuto Cellini, Vittorio Bonicelli
Franco Battiato
Dante Spinotti
Élisabeth Couque, Claudio Di Mauro
Department Leadership Roster
Giacomo Battiato
Director
Élisabeth Couque
Editor
Dante Spinotti
Director of Photography
Claudio Di Mauro
Editor
Vittorio Bonicelli
Writer
Franco Battiato
Original Music Composer
Jean-Louis Povéda
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cellini: A Violent Life
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What is Cellini: A Violent Life about?
The story of Benvenuto Cellinin (1500-1571), a soldier and one of the most important craftsmen and artists of Renaissance Italy whose life was marked by many achievements and adventures, but also crimes. There is also the mini-series version consisted of three 90 minutes episodes, broadcasted by RaiDue.
Who directed Cellini: A Violent Life?
Cellini: A Violent Life was directed by Giacomo Battiato.
Who stars in Cellini: A Violent Life?
The principal cast of Cellini: A Violent Life includes Wadeck Stanczak, Max von Sydow, Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu, Ben Kingsley, Sophie Ward.
When was Cellini: A Violent Life released and how long is it?
Cellini: A Violent Life was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Cellini: A Violent Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cellini: A Violent Life was composed by Franco Battiato.