The Moon and the Stars (2007)

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Released:
2007-02-02

Overview:
1939: Rome stands on the brink of World War II. In the midst of this political and social tension famed producer Davide Rieta is making a major film. The two lead actors, the German woman Kristina Baumgarten and the English man James Clavel ace each others' initial antagonism and eventually fall in love. Meanwhile the fascist police are looking for an excuse to arrest the Jewish filmmaker and any other potential "troublemakers." The producer and his crew decide to make one final extraordinary effort to complete the film - against all odds.

Director:
John Irvin

Runtime:
1h 42min

Genre:
Drama, History

  • Cast:
  • Jonathan Pryce
    as
    James Clavel / Scarpia
  • Alfred Molina
    as
    Davide Rieti
  • Catherine McCormack
    as
    Kristina Baumgarten / Tosca
  • András Bálint
    as
    László Molnár
  • Robert Davide
    as
    Alfonso Liguori / Cavaradossi