Bel Canto
Synopsis
A famous opera singer is held hostage in South America by a guerrilla rebel group after performing at a Japanese businessman's lavish birthday party. Unexpected bonds are forged in the standoff that ensues.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-07
Top Cast
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Julianne Moore
Roxanne Cross
Ken Watanabe
Katsumi Hosokawa
Sebastian Koch
Messner
Ryo Kase
Gen
Tenoch Huerta Mejía
Comandante Benjamin ( Benjas)
Noé Hernández
Comandante Alfredo
Johnny Ortiz
Gilbert
María Mercedes Coroy
Carmen
Eddie Martinez
Ruben Ochoa
Christopher Lambert
Simon Thibault
Olek Krupa
Fyodorov
Jay Santiago
Monsignor Rolland
Thorbjørn Harr
Christopf
Eliud Kauffman
Dr. Gomez
Nico Bustamante
Ruben's Son
Melissa Navia
Esmeralda
Elsa Zylberstein
Edith Thibault
Phil Nee
President Masuda
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 14, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 22, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$176.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Weitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Weitz, Anthony Weintraub
- Original Score
- David Majzlin
- Original Title
- Bel Canto
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, French, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $176.7M
- Production Studios
- A-Line Pictures, Depth of Field, Priority Pictures, Bloom, Screen Media Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Weitz
Paul Weitz, Anthony Weintraub, Ann Patchett
David Majzlin
Tobias Datum
Suzy Elmiger
Andrew Miano, Caroline Baron, Madeline Anbinder, Tracy Baron, Paul Weitz
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Miano
Producer
Catherine Riley
Costume Design
Paul Weitz
Screenplay
Caroline Baron
Producer
Paul Weitz
Producer
Anthony Weintraub
Screenplay
Anthony Weintraub
Producer
Lizzie Friedman
Producer
Greg Little
Producer
Paul Weitz
Director
Karen Lauder
Producer
Suzy Elmiger
Editor
Tobias Datum
Director of Photography
Tommaso Ortino
Production Design
Stacy Perskie
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bel Canto
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bel Canto about?
A famous opera singer is held hostage in South America by a guerrilla rebel group after performing at a Japanese businessman's lavish birthday party. Unexpected bonds are forged in the standoff that ensues.
Who directed Bel Canto?
Bel Canto was directed by Paul Weitz.
Who stars in Bel Canto?
The principal cast of Bel Canto includes Julianne Moore, Ken Watanabe, Sebastian Koch, Ryo Kase, Tenoch Huerta Mejía.
When was Bel Canto released and how long is it?
Bel Canto was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did Bel Canto make at the box office?
Bel Canto grossed $176.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Bel Canto?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bel Canto was composed by David Majzlin.
Is Bel Canto based on a book or true story?
Bel Canto is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ann Patchett".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bel Canto?
Bel Canto holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).