7.6
The Red Violin
DramaMusicMysteryR
Duration
2h 10mRelease
13 Nov 1998Country
Canada
Language
FrenchOverview
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.
Plot
A red-colored violin inspires passion, making its way through three centuries over several owners and countries, eventually ending up at an auction where it may find a new owner.
Cast
Carlo CecchiJean-Luc BideauChristoph Koncz
Ratings
Internet Movie Database: 7.6/10Rotten Tomatoes: 73%Metacritic: 57/100
Details
Director
François Girard
Writers
Don McKellarFrançois Girard
Revenue
$9,495,408Budget
$18,000,000Awards
Won 1 Oscar. 20 wins & 19 nominations totalTrailer
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