Valentino
Seen it?1977 | 128 min | Drama, History
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 36% on Rotten Tomatoes and a box office flop, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 8 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
The untimely death of silent screen star Rudolph Valentino prompts the many women in his past to reminisce about his troubled rise to superstardom.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
36% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 3 BAFTAs.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 50K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ken Russell
- Rudolf NureyevRudolph Valentino
- Leslie CaronAlla Nazimova
- Michelle PhillipsNatasha Rambova
- Carol KaneStarlet
- Felicity KendalJune Mathis
- Seymour CasselGeorge Ullman
- Peter VaughanRory O'Neil
- Huntz HallJesse Lasky
- David de KeyserJoseph Schenck
- Alfred MarksRichard Rowland