The Red Violin
Originally released in 1998. The Red Violin is a drama/thriller film. directed by François Girard. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Carlo Cecchi, and Irene Grazioli
Synopsis
300 years of a remarkable musical instrument. Crafted by the Italian master Bussotti (Cecchi) in 1681, the red violin has traveled through Austria, England, China, and Canada, leaving both beauty and tragedy in its wake. In Montreal, Samuel L Jackson plays an appraiser going over its complex history.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 13, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
2h 10m
130 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (439 votes)
Budget
$18M
Production budget
Box Office
$9.5M
0.5x return
Language
French
Original language
Country
Austria
+ 6 more
Director
Top Cast
Samuel L. Jackson
as Charles Morritz (Montréal)
Carlo Cecchi
as Nicolo Bussotti (Cremona)
Irene Grazioli
as Anna Bussotti (Cremona)
Anita Laurenzi
as Cesca (Cremona)
Tommaso Puntelli
as Apprentice (Cremona)
Aldo Brugnini
as Assistant (Cremona)
Samuele Amighetti
as Boy (Cremona)
Jean-Luc Bideau
as Georges Poussin (Vienna)
Christoph Koncz
as Kaspar Weiss (Vienna)
Clotilde Mollet
as Antoinette Pussin (Vienna)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $18,000,000
- Revenue
- $9,495,408
Production Companies
- Rhombus Media
- New Line Cinema
- Mikado Film
- Téléfilm Canada
- CITY-TV
- Film4 Productions
- Euphoria Films
- Shanghai Film Studio
- China Film Co-Production Corp.
- Salon Films
- Sidecar Films & TV
- Vienna Film Financing Fund
- Dor Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Red Violin about?
300 years of a remarkable musical instrument. Crafted by the Italian master Bussotti (Cecchi) in 1681, the red violin has traveled through Austria, England, China, and Canada, leaving both beauty a...
Who directed The Red Violin?
The Red Violin was directed by François Girard.
How long is The Red Violin?
The Red Violin has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
When was The Red Violin released?
The Red Violin was released on November 13, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Red Violin?
The main cast of The Red Violin includes Samuel L. Jackson, Carlo Cecchi, Irene Grazioli, Anita Laurenzi, Tommaso Puntelli.
Is The Red Violin worth watching?
The Red Violin has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 439 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.