The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal (1985)
Based on 'Il fu Mattia Pascal', one of Pirandello's many stories concerning the transitory nature of the intangibles "truth" and "identity". Mattia Pascal is a downtrodden average man, treated like trash by his fiancée, scorned by his associates, and cheated out of his inheritance by contemptuous relatives. The dispirited Pascal heads to Monte Carlo, accruing a fortune and also assuming the identity of a less fortunate gambler who killed himself. The "new" Pascal is treated with a dignity and respect that overwhelms him--and nearly kills him.
Director: Mario Monicelli
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 178 min
Release Date: August 30, 1985
Cast
- Marcello Mastroianni - Mattia Pascal
- Senta Berger - Clara
- Flavio Bucci - Terenzio Papiano
- Laura Morante - Adriana Paleari
- Laura del Sol - Romilda Pescatore
- Andréa Ferréol - Silvia Caporale
- Bernard Blier - Anselmo Paleari
- Caroline Berg - Véronique
- Néstor Garay - Giambattista Malagna
- Alessandro Haber - Mino Pomino
Screenplay
- Luigi Pirandello (Novel)
- Suso Cecchi d'Amico (Story)
- Suso Cecchi d'Amico (Screenplay)
- Ennio De Concini (Story)
- Ennio De Concini (Screenplay)
Music: Nicola Piovani
Cinematography: Camillo Bazzoni
Editing: Ruggero Mastroianni
Production: Cinecittà Studios, Excelsior Cinematografica, RAI
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Mario Monicelli
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal about?
- Based on 'Il fu Mattia Pascal', one of Pirandello's many stories concerning the transitory nature of the intangibles "truth" and "identity". Mattia Pascal is a downtrodden average man, treated like trash by his fiancée, scorned by his associates, and cheated out of his inheritance by contemptuous relatives. The dispirited Pascal heads to Monte Carlo, accruing a fortune and also assuming the identity of a less fortunate gambler who killed himself. The "new" Pascal is treated with a dignity and respect that overwhelms him--and nearly kills him.
- Who directed The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal?
- The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal was directed by Mario Monicelli.
- Who stars in The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal?
- The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal stars Marcello Mastroianni, Senta Berger, Flavio Bucci, Laura Morante, Laura del Sol, Andréa Ferréol.
- How long is The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal?
- The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal has a runtime of 2h 58m (178 minutes).
- What genre is The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal?
- The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal produced?
- The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal was produced in Italy.