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The Red Violin

R19982h 10mFrançois Girard
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 73% · Metacritic 57

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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.

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ViolinAuction

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What is The Red Violin (1998) 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 and tragedy in its wake. In Montreal, Samuel L Jackson plays an appraiser going over its complex history.

Who stars in The Red Violin?

The Red Violin stars Samuel L. Jackson (Charles Morritz (Montréal)), Carlo Cecchi (Nicolo Bussotti (Cremona)), Irene Grazioli (Anna Bussotti (Cremona)), Anita Laurenzi (Cesca (Cremona)), Tommaso Puntelli (Apprentice (Cremona)). The film was directed by François Girard.

How long is The Red Violin?

The Red Violin has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated R.

Is The Red Violin worth watching?

The Red Violin holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 73. Fans of Drama, Thriller, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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