Conversation Piece
Gruppo di Famiglia in un Interno
“A tangled web of bizarre mystery”
Synopsis
A retired professor of American origin lives a solitary life in a luxurious palazzo in Rome. He is confronted by a vulgar Italian marchesa and her lover, her daughter and her daughter's boyfriend, and forced to rent to them an apartment on the upper floor of his palazzo. From this point on his quiet routine is turned into chaos by his tenants' machinations, and everybody's life takes an unexpected but inevitable turn.
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Conversation Piece (1974) | Official Italian TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-05-26
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Burt Lancaster
Professor
Silvana Mangano
Marquess Bianca Brumonti
Helmut Berger
Konrad Huebel
Claudia Marsani
Lietta Brumonti
Stefano Patrizi
Stefano
Elvira Cortese
Erminia
Philippe Hersent
Doorman
Guy Tréjan
Art Dealer
Jean-Pierre Zola
Blanchard
Umberto Raho
Police Inspector Bernai
Enzo Fiermonte
Police Inspector
Romolo Valli
Michelli
George Clatot
Valentino Macchi
Vittorio Fanfoni
Lorenzo Piani
Margherita Horowitz
Maid
Claudia Cardinale
Professor's Wife (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Milan
Festival / Special Debut
July 7, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 15, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luchino Visconti
- Screenplay & Story
- Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Enrico Medioli, Luchino Visconti
- Original Score
- Franco Mannino
- Original Title
- Gruppo di Famiglia in un Interno
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont International, Rusconi Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luchino Visconti
Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Enrico Medioli, Luchino Visconti
Franco Mannino
Pasqualino De Santis
Ruggero Mastroianni
Giovanni Bertolucci
Department Leadership Roster
Mario Garbuglia
Production Design
Luchino Visconti
Director
Franco Mannino
Original Music Composer
Ruggero Mastroianni
Editor
Piero Tosi
Costume Design
Yves Saint Laurent
Costume Design
Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Screenplay
Enrico Medioli
Screenplay
Luchino Visconti
Screenplay
Pasqualino De Santis
Director of Photography
Giovanni Bertolucci
Producer
Vera Marzot
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Conversation Piece
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What is Conversation Piece about?
A retired professor of American origin lives a solitary life in a luxurious palazzo in Rome. He is confronted by a vulgar Italian marchesa and her lover, her daughter and her daughter's boyfriend, and forced to rent to them an apartment on the upper floor of his palazzo. From this point on his quiet routine is turned into chaos by his tenants' machinations, and everybody's life takes an unexpected but inevitable turn.
Who directed Conversation Piece?
Conversation Piece was directed by Luchino Visconti.
Who stars in Conversation Piece?
The principal cast of Conversation Piece includes Burt Lancaster, Silvana Mangano, Helmut Berger, Claudia Marsani, Stefano Patrizi.
When was Conversation Piece released and how long is it?
Conversation Piece was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Conversation Piece?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Conversation Piece was composed by Franco Mannino.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Conversation Piece?
Conversation Piece holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).