The Moon and the Stars
2007 · 1h 42m · Not Rated
Drama, History
Directed by
John Irvin
Overview
1939: Rome stands on the brink of World War II. In the midst of this political and social tension famed producer Davide Rieta is making a major film. The two lead actors, the German woman Kristina Baumgarten and the English man James Clavel ace each others' initial antagonism and eventually fall in love. Meanwhile the fascist police are looking for an excuse to arrest the Jewish filmmaker and any other potential "troublemakers." The producer and his crew decide to make one final extraordinary effort to complete the film - against all odds.
Director and cast
- John Irvin Director
- Jonathan Pryce as James Clavel / Scarpia
- Alfred Molina as Davide Rieti
- Catherine McCormack as Kristina Baumgarten / Tosca
- András Bálint as László Molnár
- Robert Davide as Alfonso Liguori / Cavaradossi
- Rupert Friend as Renzo Daverio / Spoletta
- Joanna Scanlan as Daisy Burke
- Surama De Castro as Maria Grazia
- Ivano Marescotti as Annibale Merolle
- Niccolò Senni as Marcantonio Altieri
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