The Legend of 1900 Movie Review 1998

Originally released under a different title and at 170 minutes, this re-cut English-language debut feature for Italian director Tornatore still has its problems. An abandoned infant is discovered aboard the luxury liner Virginian in 1900 and reared by the engine crew. As an adult, the nicknamed 1900 (Roth), has become a virtuoso pianist in the ship's orchestra and has superstitiously never set foot off the boat. His best friend is trumpet player Max (Vince), who tells the story in flashback after learning the ship has been condemned. But since 1900 remains an enigma, you won't really care what happens to him.

Distribution

Warner Home Video, Inc., 5775 Linder Canyon Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91362, URL: http://whv.warnerbros.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 116 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Sail Away, Only the Lonely, Flashback, Period Piece: 20th Century

Screenplay

Giuseppe Tornatore

Cast

Tim Roth, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Clarence Williams, Bill Nunn, Melanie Thierry

Cinematography

Lajos Koltai

Director

Giuseppe Tornatore

Music

Ennio Morricone

Producer

Fine Line Features

Awards

Golden Globes 2000: Score.