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Leo Bassi | ... | Beppo |
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Henri Behar | ... | Pitou |
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Maurizio Benazzo | ... | Passerby |
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Fernando Bolles | ... | Boy #2 |
| Katherine Borowitz | ... | Rachel | |
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Jeff Braun | ... | Duke |
| David Cale | ... | Journalist | |
| Georgina Cates | ... | Simone | |
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Kenny Cranna | ... | Scruffy man |
| Beverly D'Angelo | ... | Astergourd | |
| George DiCenzo | ... | Jailor | |
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Timothy Doyle | ... | Aristocrat #1 (as Timothy Doyle) |
| Ben Gazzara | ... | Old Flavio | |
| Alexander Goodwin | ... | Crying boy | |
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Amo Gulinello | ... | Pupo |
It's the start of the 20th century, and Tuccio, resident playwright of a theatre repertory company offers the owners of the company his new play, "Illuminata". They reject it, saying it's not finished, and intrigue starts that involves influential critic Bevalaqua, theatre star Celimene, young lead actors and other theatre residents. Written by Anonymous
John Turturro has created an intelligent, witty (and funny!), movie. Christopher Walken's Bevalaqua will become a classic role in film. There's so much going on - nods to literature, other films, music and theater. We found ourselves talking about it again and again. Even if everything that Turturro attempts doesn't work, you're happy he tried it. If you like a movie where there are many interleaved themes, this is for you.