Conversation Piece (1974)
A tangled web of bizarre mystery
A retired professor of American origin lives a solitary life in a luxurious palazzo in Rome. He is confronted by a vulgar Italian marchesa and her lover, her daughter and her daughter's boyfriend, and forced to rent to them an apartment on the upper floor of his palazzo. From this point on his quiet routine is turned into chaos by his tenants' machinations, and everybody's life takes an unexpected but inevitable turn.
Cast
- Burt Lancaster - Professor
- Silvana Mangano - Marquess Bianca Brumonti
- Helmut Berger - Konrad Huebel
- Claudia Marsani - Lietta Brumonti
- Stefano Patrizi - Stefano
- Elvira Cortese - Erminia
- Philippe Hersent - Doorman
- Guy Tréjan - Art Dealer
- Jean-Pierre Zola - Blanchard
- Umberto Raho - Police Inspector Bernai
Screenplay
- Enrico Medioli (Story)
- Enrico Medioli (Screenplay)
- Suso Cecchi d'Amico (Screenplay)
- Luchino Visconti (Screenplay)
Themes
The Pain of Unrequited Love, Lonely Hearts Finding Each Other, One-Night Stands and Subsequent Regret, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness
Keywords
art collector, rome, italy, political activism, painting, gigolo, bourgeoisie, retirement, aging, loneliness, class differences
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Conversation Piece about?
- A retired professor of American origin lives a solitary life in a luxurious palazzo in Rome. He is confronted by a vulgar Italian marchesa and her lover, her daughter and her daughter's boyfriend, and forced to rent to them an apartment on the upper floor of his palazzo. From this point on his quiet routine is turned into chaos by his tenants' machinations, and everybody's life takes an unexpected but inevitable turn.
- Who directed Conversation Piece?
- Conversation Piece was directed by Luchino Visconti.
- Who stars in Conversation Piece?
- Conversation Piece stars Burt Lancaster, Silvana Mangano, Helmut Berger, Claudia Marsani, Stefano Patrizi, Elvira Cortese.
- How long is Conversation Piece?
- Conversation Piece has a runtime of 2h 1m (121 minutes).
- What genre is Conversation Piece?
- Conversation Piece is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Conversation Piece produced?
- Conversation Piece was produced in France, Italy.
- What are the themes of Conversation Piece?
- The themes of Conversation Piece include: The Pain of Unrequited Love, Lonely Hearts Finding Each Other, One-Night Stands and Subsequent Regret, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness.