Cosi
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Synopsis
Lewis, a young amateur theater director, is offered a job with a governmental program for the rehabilitation of mentally ill patients in a Sydney institution. His project is overrun by one of the patients, who wants to stage the opera Cosi Fan Tutte by Mozart, despite the fact that none of the patients can sing or speak Italian. A comedy of errors ensues, but one which unifies the patients and their director in unexpected ways.
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Cosi (1996) ORIGINAL TRAILER
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Top Cast
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Ben Mendelsohn
Lewis
Barry Otto
Roy
Toni Collette
Julie
Rachel Griffiths
Lucy
Aden Young
Nick
Colin Friels
Errol
Jacki Weaver
Cherry
Pamela Rabe
Ruth
Paul Chubb
Henry
Colin Hay
Zac
David Wenham
Doug
Tony Llewellyn-Jones
Kirner
Kerry Walker
Sandra
Robin Ramsay
Minister for Health
Henry Maas
Bernard Goldman
Jack Walsh
Air Wrestler
Lawrence Woodward
Electrician
Brian Ellison
Rigger
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 11, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$36K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Joffe
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Nowra
- Original Score
- Stephen Endelman
- Original Title
- Cosi
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Worldwide Gross
- $36K
- Production Studios
- Australian Film Finance Corporation, Meridian Films, Miramax, Smiley Productions, Smiley Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Joffe
Louis Nowra
Stephen Endelman
Ellery Ryan
Nicholas Beauman
Phaedon Vass, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Richard Brennan, Timothy White
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Joffe
Director
Louis Nowra
Writer
Glenn Boswell
Stunt Coordinator
Richard Brennan
Producer
Timothy White
Producer
Ellery Ryan
Director of Photography
Nicholas Beauman
Editor
Chris Kennedy
Production Design
Tony Lynch
Stunt Coordinator
Stephen Endelman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cosi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cosi about?
Lewis, a young amateur theater director, is offered a job with a governmental program for the rehabilitation of mentally ill patients in a Sydney institution. His project is overrun by one of the patients, who wants to stage the opera Cosi Fan Tutte by Mozart, despite the fact that none of the patients can sing or speak Italian. A comedy of errors ensues, but one which unifies the patients and their director in unexpected ways.
Who directed Cosi?
Cosi was directed by Mark Joffe.
Who stars in Cosi?
The principal cast of Cosi includes Ben Mendelsohn, Barry Otto, Toni Collette, Rachel Griffiths, Aden Young.
When was Cosi released and how long is it?
Cosi was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
How much did Cosi make at the box office?
Cosi grossed $36K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Cosi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cosi was composed by Stephen Endelman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cosi?
Cosi holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).