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The Red Violin (1998)

13/11/1998 (AT)Drama, Thriller, Mystery, Music, Romance2h 10m
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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.

    Top Billed Cast

    1. Carlo Cecchi

      Carlo Cecchi

      Nicolo Bussotti (Cremona)

    2. Irene Grazioli

      Irene Grazioli

      Anna Bussotti (Cremona)

    3. Anita Laurenzi

      Anita Laurenzi

      Cesca (Cremona)

    4. Tommaso Puntelli

      Apprentice (Cremona)

    5. Samuele Amighetti

      Boy (Cremona)

    6. Jean-Luc Bideau

      Jean-Luc Bideau

      Georges Poussin (Vienna)

    7. Samuel L. Jackson

      Samuel L. Jackson

      Charles Morritz (Montréal)

    8. Greta Scacchi

      Greta Scacchi

      Victoria Byrd (Oxford)

    9. Aldo Brugnini

      Assistant (Cremona)

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    A review by JPV852

    8.0
    Written by JPV852 on Aug 19, 2024

    This is one I've watched a few times over the years and still like it quite a bit. Solid performances, at least from I can tell as at times I can't tell when it's in other languages, though while I like Samuel L. Jackson in his role, there were a couple Jackson-ism lines that felt out of place. Still, the filmmakers did a great job showing this violin throughout the 200 years worldwide journey. **3.75/5**

    StatusReleased

    Original LanguageFrench

    Budget$18,000,000.00

    Revenue$9,495,408.00

    Keywords

    • violin
    • auction