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Movie Info

Release Date: October 28, 1998
Runtime: 170 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (6)
Genres:
Drama Music
Budget: $9,000,000
Revenue: $21,057,208
Original Language: Italian
Status: Released
Critic Scores
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58%
Tomatometer
58
58/100
Metacritic
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8.2/10
TMDB
2,417 votes
8.0/10
IMDb
73,427 votes
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The Legend of 1900

1998

"A life confined, a soul unbound by music."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: La leyenda de 1900? 🇨🇳 ZH: 海上钢琴家? 🇷🇴 RO: Povestea pianistului de pe ocean 🇵🇱 PL: 1900: Człowiek legenda? 🇺🇦 UK: Легенда про 1900? All international titles (6) →
Drama Music 170 min 8.0/10

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $9,000,000
Revenue: $21,057,208
Profit $12,057,208
ROI +134% (2.3x)

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The Legend of 1900 is directed by Giuseppe Tornatore .

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Keywords

#musical 122 #ship 26 #child prodigy 15 #pianist 14 #ocean 14 #ocean liner 5 #foundling 3

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Legend of 1900

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  • The film was shot primarily on a massive set built to replicate the interior of an ocean liner, allowing for a controlled environment that could accommodate the intricate musical performances.

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  • Tim Roth learned to play the piano for the role of 1900, and his performances in the film were filmed in real-time to enhance the authenticity of the character's musical talent.

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  • In one scene, 1900 plays a duet with an imaginary partner; however, the reflections in the piano suggest he is alone, emphasizing his isolation and internal conflict.

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  • Giuseppe Tornatore collaborated with composer Ennio Morricone, who created the film's poignant score, further enhancing the emotional depth of the narrative.

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  • During the ship's concert scene, a minor continuity error occurs when one of the musicians briefly plays a note that does not match the rest of the performance.

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  • The film's unique storytelling approach and its exploration of themes like isolation and identity have drawn comparisons to other works by Tornatore, such as Cinema Paradiso.

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