The Legend of 1900 1998
“An epic story of a man who could do anything... except be ordinary”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 170 minutes
- Director
- Giuseppe Tornatore
- Networks
- Medusa Film, Sciarlò
What is The Legend of 1900?
The film "The Legend of 1900" is a narrative that begins with a musician selling his prized trumpet to a music shop. In the shop, the musician plays the instrument one last time, and the shopkeeper recognizes the song as being on a record matrix he found.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 170 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 28, 1998
- Studios
- Medusa Film, Sciarlò
- Genres
- Drama, Music
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.2/10
- Episode runtime
- ~170 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Medusa Film, Sciarlò
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Overview
The film "The Legend of 1900" is a narrative that begins with a musician selling his prized trumpet to a music shop. In the shop, the musician plays the instrument one last time, and the shopkeeper recognizes the song as being on a record matrix he found. The shopkeeper asks who the piece is by, and the musician tells a story about an infant found abandoned on an ocean-liner. The infant is discovered in the first class dining room of a four-stacker ship, and a coal-man from the boiler room finds and raises the boy as his own, naming him after himself, a fruit crate, and the year he was found.
Should you watch it?
“A gifted musician recounts his extraordinary life that began on an ocean liner in 1900.”
- evocative musical score
- poetic narrative
- lengthy runtime may test patience
Watch it if you appreciate soulful music intertwined with a reflective narrative.
The film is a contemplative drama with emotional music, best suited for mature audiences.
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What is the central premise of The Legend of 1900?
It follows a gifted musician who tells the story of an infant found abandoned on an ocean liner in 1900.
Who directed The Legend of 1900?
The film was directed by Giuseppe Tornatore.
When was The Legend of 1900 released in the United States?
It was released on October 28, 1998 in the US.
What is the runtime of the film?
The movie runs approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes.
In what language is The Legend of 1900 primarily presented?
The primary language of the film is English.
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