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Overview
Plot:
Photographer Robert Kincaid wanders into the life of housewife Francesca Johnson, for four days in the 1960s. full summary | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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Nominated for Oscar. Another 6 wins & 6 nominations moreUser Comments:
Meryl Streep Italian Style moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Clint Eastwood | ... | Robert Kincaid | |
| Meryl Streep | ... | Francesca Johnson | |
| Annie Corley | ... | Carolyn Johnson | |
| Victor Slezak | ... | Michael Johnson | |
| Jim Haynie | ... | Richard Johnson | |
| Sarah Kathryn Schmitt | ... | Young Carolyn | |
| Christopher Kroon | ... | Young Michael | |
| Phyllis Lyons | ... | Betty | |
| Debra Monk | ... | Madge | |
| Richard Lage | ... | Lawyer Peterson | |
| Michelle Benes | ... | Lucy Redfield | |
| Alison Wiegert | ... | Child #1 | |
| Brandon Bobst | ... | Child #2 | |
| Pearl Faessler | ... | Wife | |
| R.E. 'Stick' Faessler | ... | Husband |
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Rated PG-13 on appeal for some sexuality and brief strong language.Parents Guide:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:L | South Korea:15 | Philippines:R-18 | France:Unrated | New Zealand:M | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | Finland:S | Germany:12 (w) | Netherlands:AL | Portugal:M/12 | Spain:T | Sweden:Btl | UK:12 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #33820) | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Singapore:NC-16 (DVD rating) | Singapore:R(A)MOVIEmeter: 
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Cher and Isabella Rossellini were two other actresses in contention for the female lead. moreGoofs:
Continuity: Near the start of the film, when Robert and Francesca first drive to the bridge, a shot of a rather modern-looking house appears behind. When the camera cuts back to Francesca a few minutes later, the same house/shot is used moreQuotes:
Francesca: I realized love won't obey our expectations, it's mystery is pure and absolute. moreSoundtrack:
Casta Diva from 'Norma' moreFAQ
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Meryl Streep is absolutely astonishing. I forgot it was her ten seconds into the film. That opening breakfast scene where all of her story is written in her magnificent face. As an Italian I know there is no acting involved here. She IS Italian. She reminded me of Anna Magnani in "Bellissima" there is not a single false note. Clint Eastwood, clearly, dedicates the film to her and the results are pure magic. The film is based on an unreadable book- at least I couldn't get through it, in spite of the brevity of the volume - the film however, is bound to become a classic thanks to the powerful chemistry of the stars. If you love film,like I do, I recommend you to see it once and let yourself be taken away by the truths in Meryl's eyes then go again and take note. Look at every one of her moments, from how she closes the refrigerator door to her laughter. Look at her reaction when she discovers that Clint stopped at Bari, her home town, just because he thought the place was pretty. Look at her hands, her walk and then go back to her eyes. It's a treat of the first order. Clint, in front as well as behind the camera,does a miraculous job. I passionately recommend it, no matter how young you are.