The Red Violin (1998)
300 years of a remarkable musical instrument. Crafted by the Italian master Bussotti (Cecchi) in 1681, the red violin has traveled through Austria, England, China, and Canada, leaving both beauty and tragedy in its wake. In Montreal, Samuel L Jackson plays an appraiser going over its complex history.
Director: François Girard
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Mystery, Music, Romance
Runtime: 130 min
Release Date: November 13, 1998
Cast
- Samuel L. Jackson - Charles Morritz (Montréal)
- Carlo Cecchi - Nicolo Bussotti (Cremona)
- Irene Grazioli - Anna Bussotti (Cremona)
- Anita Laurenzi - Cesca (Cremona)
- Tommaso Puntelli - Apprentice (Cremona)
- Aldo Brugnini - Assistant (Cremona)
- Samuele Amighetti - Boy (Cremona)
- Jean-Luc Bideau - Georges Poussin (Vienna)
- Christoph Koncz - Kaspar Weiss (Vienna)
- Clotilde Mollet - Antoinette Pussin (Vienna)
Screenplay
Music: John Corigliano
Cinematography: Alain Dostie
Editing: Gaétan Huot
Production: Rhombus Media, New Line Cinema, Mikado Film, Téléfilm Canada, CITY-TV, Film4 Productions, Euphoria Films, Shanghai Film Studio, China Film Co-Production Corp., Salon Films, Sidecar Films & TV, Vienna Film Financing Fund, Dor Film
Country: Austria, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Italy, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: Deutsch, Italiano, Français, 普通话, English, Español
Budget: $18M
Box Office: $9M
Original Language: fr
Themes
Classical Music and Art
Keywords
violin, auction
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Red Violin about?
- 300 years of a remarkable musical instrument. Crafted by the Italian master Bussotti (Cecchi) in 1681, the red violin has traveled through Austria, England, China, and Canada, leaving both beauty and tragedy in its wake. In Montreal, Samuel L Jackson plays an appraiser going over its complex history.
- Who directed The Red Violin?
- The Red Violin was directed by François Girard.
- Who stars in The Red Violin?
- The Red Violin stars Samuel L. Jackson, Carlo Cecchi, Irene Grazioli, Anita Laurenzi, Tommaso Puntelli, Aldo Brugnini.
- How long is The Red Violin?
- The Red Violin has a runtime of 2h 10m (130 minutes).
- What genre is The Red Violin?
- The Red Violin is a Drama, Thriller, Mystery, Music, Romance film.
- What is the budget of The Red Violin?
- The Red Violin had a budget of $18M.
- How much did The Red Violin gross?
- The Red Violin grossed $9M worldwide.
- Where was The Red Violin produced?
- The Red Violin was produced in Austria, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Italy, United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Red Violin?
- The themes of The Red Violin include: Classical Music and Art.