The Legend of 1900

Based On the book by Alessandro Baricco

The Legend of 1900 (Italian: La leggenda del pianista sull'oceano, lit. 'The Legend of the Pianist on the Ocean') is a 1998 English-language Italian musical historical drama film written and directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, and starring Tim Roth, Pruitt Taylor Vince and Mélanie Thierry. Based on Alessandro Baricco's monologue Novecento, the film follows a foundling aboard an ocean liner in the first years of the 20th century, who grows up to be a musical prodigy without ever setting foot on land. The score was composed by Ennio Morricone. The film was Tornatore's first English-language production.

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Release date:

October 28, 1998

Director:

Giuseppe Tornatore

Cast:

Tim Roth, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Mélanie Thierry, Bill Nunn, Peter Vaughan

Genre:

Romance, Drama, Comedy, Independent

Country:

Italy

Language:

English

Year page:

1998 in adaptations