1900
Seen it?1976 | 317 min | Drama, History
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Audiences rate it highly (7.8 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Casablanca or The English Patient, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 5 hr 17 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's long: 5 hr 17 min.
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1976: an older pace and style.
The epic tale of a class struggle in twentieth century Italy, as seen through the eyes of two childhood friends on opposing sides.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 147K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci
- Robert De NiroAlfredo Berlinghieri
- Gérard DepardieuOlmo Dalcò
- Dominique SandaAda Fiestri Paulhan
- Stefania SandrelliAnita Foschi
- Donald SutherlandAttila Mellanchini
- Burt LancasterAlfredo Berlinghieri the Elder
- Francesca BertiniSister Desolata
- Laura BettiRegina
- Werner BruhnsOttavio Berlinghieri
- Stefania CasiniNeve