The Empty Canvas
La noia
“Not with love - Not with money - They cannot satisfy themselves or each other!”
Synopsis
An aspiring young artist breaks from his wealthy, possessive mother to live a bohemian existence in the artist's section of Rome and falls in love with a beautiful model who wants an uncommitted relationship.
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Horst Buchholz
Dino
Catherine Spaak
Cecilia
Bette Davis
Dino's Mother
Luigi Giuliani
Luciani
Isa Miranda
Cecilia's Mother
Georges Wilson
Cecilia's Father
Lea Padovani
Balestrieri's Widow
Leonida Repaci
Balestrieri
Daniela Calvino
Prostitute
Marcella Rovena
Tenant
Jole Mauro
Cashier
Amos Davoli
Barman
Dany París
Nun
Daniela Rocca
Rita
Micaela Dazzi
Prostitute
Eleonora Marchianti
Party Guest (uncredited)
Nadia Balabine
Party Guest (uncredited)
Mario Lanfranchi
Police Officer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 10, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Damiano Damiani
- Screenplay & Story
- Ugo Liberatore, Tonino Guerra, Damiano Damiani
- Original Score
- Luis Bacalov
- Original Title
- La noia
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Concordia, C. C. Champion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Damiano Damiani
Ugo Liberatore, Tonino Guerra, Damiano Damiani, Alberto Moravia
Luis Bacalov
Roberto Gerardi
Renzo Lucidi
Carlo Ponti
Department Leadership Roster
Damiano Damiani
Director
Ugo Liberatore
Screenplay
Tonino Guerra
Screenplay
Damiano Damiani
Screenplay
Roberto Gerardi
Director of Photography
Luis Bacalov
Original Music Composer
Carlo Egidi
Production Design
Angela Sammaciccia
Costume Design
Renzo Lucidi
Editor
Carlo Ponti
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Empty Canvas.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Empty Canvas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Empty Canvas about?
An aspiring young artist breaks from his wealthy, possessive mother to live a bohemian existence in the artist's section of Rome and falls in love with a beautiful model who wants an uncommitted relationship.
Who directed The Empty Canvas?
The Empty Canvas was directed by Damiano Damiani.
Who stars in The Empty Canvas?
The principal cast of The Empty Canvas includes Horst Buchholz, Catherine Spaak, Bette Davis, Luigi Giuliani, Isa Miranda.
When was The Empty Canvas released and how long is it?
The Empty Canvas was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Empty Canvas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Empty Canvas was composed by Luis Bacalov.
Is The Empty Canvas based on a book or true story?
The Empty Canvas is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alberto Moravia".