The Etruscan Smile
Synopsis
Rory MacNeil, a rugged old Scotsman, reluctantly leaves his beloved isolated Hebridean island and travels to San Francisco to seek medical treatment. Moving in with his estranged son, Rory sees his life transformed through a newly found bond with his baby grandson.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-03
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Brian Cox
Rory MacNeil
Rosanna Arquette
Claudia
JJ Feild
Ian
Thora Birch
Emily
Peter Coyote
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Tim Matheson
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Josh Stamberg
Jeff
Treat Williams
Frank Barron
Clive Russell
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Emanuel Cohn
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Gail Gamble
San Francisco Power Elite
Vanessa Ross
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Sandra Santiago
Frida
Teresa Navarro
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Juliana Long Tyson
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Ramsey Hanchette
The Mermaid
Anthony Snow
TV Cameraman
Boston Rush Freeman
Country Club Kid
Release History & Theatrical Window
Chicago International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 1, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mihal Brezis, Oded Binnun
- Screenplay & Story
- José Luis Sampedro, Michael McGowan, Michal Lali Kagan, Sarah Bellwood, Shuki Ben Naim, Amital Stern
- Original Score
- Frank Ilfman
- Original Title
- The Etruscan Smile
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Gaelic, English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Arthur Cohn Productions, Po Valley Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mihal Brezis, Oded Binnun
José Luis Sampedro, Michael McGowan, Michal Lali Kagan, Sarah Bellwood, Shuki Ben Naim, Amital Stern
Frank Ilfman
Javier Aguirresarobe
Roberto Silvi
Arthur Cohn, Renata Jacobs
Department Leadership Roster
Michael McGowan
Writer
Michal Lali Kagan
Writer
Sarah Bellwood
Writer
Arthur Cohn
Producer
Frank Ilfman
Original Music Composer
Javier Aguirresarobe
Director of Photography
Roberto Silvi
Editor
Sue Chan
Production Design
Mary Claire Hannan
Costume Design
Mihal Brezis
Director
Oded Binnun
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Etruscan Smile
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What is The Etruscan Smile about?
Rory MacNeil, a rugged old Scotsman, reluctantly leaves his beloved isolated Hebridean island and travels to San Francisco to seek medical treatment. Moving in with his estranged son, Rory sees his life transformed through a newly found bond with his baby grandson.
Who directed The Etruscan Smile?
The Etruscan Smile was directed by Mihal Brezis, Oded Binnun.
Who stars in The Etruscan Smile?
The principal cast of The Etruscan Smile includes Brian Cox, Rosanna Arquette, JJ Feild, Thora Birch, Peter Coyote.
When was The Etruscan Smile released and how long is it?
The Etruscan Smile was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Etruscan Smile?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Etruscan Smile was composed by Frank Ilfman.
Is The Etruscan Smile based on a book or true story?
The Etruscan Smile is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "José Luis Sampedro".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Etruscan Smile?
The Etruscan Smile holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).