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Cellini: A Violent Life
5.4 / 10• 1990• 1h 58m•NR• Italian
DramaTV Movie
Storyline
The story of Benvenuto Cellinin (1500-1571), a soldier and one of the most important craftsmen and artists of Renaissance Italy whose life was marked by many achievements and adventures, but also crimes. There is also the mini-series version consisted of three 90 minutes episodes, broadcasted by RaiDue.
Cast & Crew
Wadeck Stanczak
Benvenuto Cellini
Lead
Max von Sydow
Pope Clement VII
Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu
François the First
Ben Kingsley
Governor
Sophie Ward
Porzia / Supplizia
Maurizio Donadoni
Florentine Red
Florence Pernel
Catherine
Pamela Villoresi
Fiore
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Giacomo Battiato's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Cellini: A Violent Life is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
