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Fellini's Casanova

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1976 | 148 min | Drama, History

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It won 2 Oscars, though it had middling reviews (58% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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 House of Gucci, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 28 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Made in 1976: an older pace and style.

Imprisoned for practicing black magic, writer and adventurer Giacomo Casanova escapes and wanders Europe, using his fluid sexuality to find his place in life amid a variety of eccentric and strange characters.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    58% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 2 Oscars: Academy Awards: Best Costume Design, Academy Awards: Best Score. Won 2 BAFTAs: British Academy Film Awards: Best Costume Design, British Academy Film Awards: Best Production Design. Also nominated for 1 more Oscar and 1 more BAFTA.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 61K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Federico Fellini

  • Donald SutherlandGiacomo Casanova
  • Tina AumontHenriette
  • Cicely BrowneMadame D'Urfé
  • Carmen ScarpittaMadame Charpillon
  • Clara AlgrantiMarcolina
  • Daniela GattiGiselda
  • Margareth ClémentiSister Maddalena
  • Mario CencelliMoebius
  • Diane KurysMadame Charpillon
  • Mary MarquetCasanova's Mother