The Red Violin 1998
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56 Reviews
86%
Gummy
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Splat300 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Charles Morritz (Montréal)
as Nicolo Bussotti (Cremona)
as Anna Bussotti (Cremona)
as Cesca (Cremona)
as Apprentice (Cremona)
as Assistant (Cremona)
as Boy (Cremona)
as Georges Poussin (Vienna)
as Kaspar Weiss (Vienna)
as Antoinette Pussin (Vienna)
Director:
Writer:
François Girard, Don McKellar
Stars:
Samuel L. Jackson, Carlo Cecchi, Irene Grazioli, Anita Laurenzi, Tommaso Puntelli, Aldo Brugnini, Samuele Amighetti, Jean-Luc Bideau, Christoph Koncz, Clotilde Mollet,
Genres:
Drama,Thriller,Mystery,Music,Romance
Release Date:
1998 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
130 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Red Violin
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Charles Morritz (Montréal)
as Nicolo Bussotti (Cremona)
as Anna Bussotti (Cremona)
as Cesca (Cremona)
as Apprentice (Cremona)
as Assistant (Cremona)
as Boy (Cremona)
as Georges Poussin (Vienna)
as Kaspar Weiss (Vienna)
as Antoinette Pussin (Vienna)
as Anton von Spielmann (Vienna)
as Father Richter (Vienna)
as Brother Christophe (Vienna)
as Brother Gustav (Vienna)
as Brother Michael (Vienna)
as Brother Franz (Vienna)
as Funeral Monk (Vienna)
as Gypsy Violonist (Vienna)
as Gypsy Violonist (Vienna)
as Prince Mansfeld (Vienna)
as Gypsy Violonist (Vienna)
as Victoria Byrd (Oxford)
as Frederick Pope (Oxford)
as Sara (Oxford)
as Gypsy Father (Oxford)
as Conductor (Oxford)
as Manservant (Oxford)
as Xiang Pei (Shanghai)
as Chou Yuan (Shanghai)
as Comrade Chan Gong (Shanghai)
as Junior Policeman (Shanghai)
as Young Ming (Shanghai)
as Guard (Shanghai)
as Senior Policeman (Shanghai)
as Elderly Woman (Shanghai)
as Deputy (Shanghai)
as Young Xian Pei (Shanghai)
as Pawnbroker (Shanghai)
as Auctioneer (Montréal)
as Mme. Leroux (Montréal)
as Evan Williams (Montréal)
as Mr. Ruselsky (Montréal)
as Nicolas Olsberg (Montréal)
as Older Ming (Montréal)
as Madame Ming (Montréal)
as Suzanne (Montréal)
as Customs Agent (Montréal)
as Hotel Concierge (Montréal)
as Cabby (Montréal)
as Secretary (Montréal)
as Handler (Montréal)
as Coat Attendant (Montréal)
as Registrar (Montréal)
as Ruselsky's Companion (Montréal)
as Autograph Seeker (Montréal)
as Stagehand (Montréal)
as Violinist (Oxford) (uncredited)
as Security Guard (uncredited)
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