Bill Nunn, Clarence Williams III, M?lanie Thierry

From the director of Cinema Paradiso comes a compelling drama of a virtuoso piano player who lives his entire life aboard an ocean liner. Born and raised on the ship, 1900 (Tim Roth) learned about the...( read more  read more... ) outside world through interactions with passengers, never setting foot on land, even for the love of his life. Years later, the ship may be destroyed, and a former band member fears that 1900 may still be aboard, willing to go down with the ship.

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R, 121 min.

Directed by: Giuseppe Tornatore

Release Date: December 25, 1998

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DVD Release Date: June 4, 2002

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  • January 24, 2008
    Well acted and directed but...seriously, just get off the damn boat already.
  • December 19, 2007
    a hidden treasure. the best movie noone has ever heard of. tim roth was superb and a few of the scenes were awe inspiring and brilliant.
  • September 10, 2007
    very interesting movie with great visuals
  • July 27, 2007
    The kind of gem Frank Capra would direct. Tornatore brings a bittersweet fable, with an immense Tim Roth and a magnificent soundtrack by il maestro Ennio Morricone. don't miss the duel between 1900 and Jelly Roll Morton, superb.
  • December 22, 2006
    A fairytale-like story that requires a lot of imagination and patience and the ability to immerse yourself and suspend your disbelief. I enjoyed because I allowed myself to do that. This is the best role I've seen Tim Roth in and he did wonderfully. I also really appreciated seei...( read more)ng Pruitt Taylor Vince in a major role because I've only seen him in bit parts before and he was excellent in this movie, I'd like to see him more in bigger parts like this. The movie isn't without its flaws, but they are forgivable if you allow yourself to fall into the story without prejudice.
  • November 20, 2009
    Very beauriful drama about a very stubborn, strange and determined young pianist. Maybe he wasn't so unlucky, he seemed the only person on Earth who "missed" both world wars while playing piano. Tim Roth did a good job here! Oh yes, and of course a beautiful piano score...
  • November 20, 2009
    I love it so much !!!!!! Well done Tim Roth !!!!!
  • November 8, 2009
    A classic. A well told and tightly controlled story. The music is also fantastic!
  • October 30, 2009
    OMG so cute!!!
    Probably the most nicest, saddest, cutest movie ive watched in ages!
    i was pleasently surprised by this movie i thought it would be an alrite movie but i thoroughly enjoyed this movie, its funny, great storyline, well written, great cast, fantastic acting and inc...( read more)ludes tim roth looking hot and acting brilliantly!!
    the music soundtrack is also awesome and you can just fall in love with this movie!
    Its beautiful about an orphan who is left on a ship and taken in by one of the steam guys but after his unfortunate death tim roth gets into playing the oiano and becomes a sensation but hes never stepped of the boat and can he manage it when he falls in love?!
    Pruitt Taylor Vince tells the story of 1900 and revisits the ship but its about the blown up but is his friend stilll on the ship?
    A gorgeous movie completely worth a watch!!
  • October 29, 2009
    I wasn't expecting much from this movie but i'm sooo glad i watched!! It grabbed my attention straight away with the humour, brilliant cast, engaging and sad storyline which was well acted. Tim Roth and Pruitt Taylor Vince have great chemistry through this film which is great for...( read more) the portrayal of the emotional story.

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  • alidark99
    September 17, 2007
    Well in this film,they talikg about a free man who knows the meaning to be loved he loved two things in his life that pretty girl but his love to his mother was bigger,and his ohly weapon just let his fingers dance over that noble piano,i say this story it's just amazing,by the way if u don't find yourself crying at the end of this film,be sure your heart is as cold as a big rock standing against the waves of love in the life shore...

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