Paganini
Synopsis
Legendary "devil violinist" Niccolo Paganini sets all of 19th century Europe into frenzy.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Blu-ray Promo TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-04-01
Top Cast
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Klaus Kinski
Niccolo Paganini
Debora Caprioglio
Antonia Bianchi (as Debora Kinski)
Nikolai Kinski
Achille Paganini
Dalila Di Lazzaro
Helene von Feuerbach
Tosca D'Aquino
Angiolina Cavanna
Bernard Blier
Pater Caffarelli
Marcel Marceau
Pantomime
Eva Grimaldi
Marie Anna Elise Bonaparte
André Thorent
Galvano
Fabio Carfora
Mr. Watson
Feodor Chaliapin Jr.
Judge
Espérance Pham Thai Lan
Gamine (voice)
Hermann Weiskopf
(uncredited)
Beba Balteano
Carol Watson
Release History & Theatrical Window
Paris; final cut
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Klaus Kinski
- Screenplay & Story
- Klaus Kinski
- Original Score
- Salvatore Accardo
- Original Title
- Paganini
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Scena Film, Reteitalia, Président Films, Medusa Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Klaus Kinski
Klaus Kinski
Salvatore Accardo
Klaus Kinski
Augusto Caminito, Carlo Alberto Alfieri
Department Leadership Roster
Klaus Kinski
Writer
Klaus Kinski
Director
Klaus Kinski
Editor
Augusto Caminito
Producer
Massimo Lentini
Production Design
Bernadette de Cayeux
Costume Design
Klaus Kinski
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paganini
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Paganini about?
Legendary "devil violinist" Niccolo Paganini sets all of 19th century Europe into frenzy.
Who directed Paganini?
Paganini was directed by Klaus Kinski.
Who stars in Paganini?
The principal cast of Paganini includes Klaus Kinski, Debora Caprioglio, Nikolai Kinski, Dalila Di Lazzaro, Tosca D'Aquino.
When was Paganini released and how long is it?
Paganini was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Paganini?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paganini was composed by Salvatore Accardo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Paganini?
Paganini holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).