Life Is Beautiful (1979)
Russian drama film directed by Grigori Chukhrai
Film facts
- Runtime
- 1h 41m 101 min
- Released
- 21 December 1979
- Language
- Russian
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
Life Is Beautiful has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 min). The Russian film released on 21 December 1979. It is directed by Grigori Chukhrai and stars Giancarlo Giannini, Ornella Muti and Stefano Madia.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Grigori Chukhrai
- Cast
- Giancarlo Giannini, Ornella Muti, Stefano Madia, Enzo Fiermonte, Luigi Montini, Juozas Budraitis, Otar Koberidze, Regimantas Adomaitis
- Cinematography
- Luigi Kuveiller
- Music
- Armando Trovajoli
- Written by
- Grigori Chukhrai
- Produced by
- Lionello Santi
- Production
- Mosfilm
Box office, awards and more
- Set in
- Lisbon
- Country
- Italy, Soviet Union
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 21 December 1979
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Life Is Beautiful?
Life Is Beautiful has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes, or 101 min.
When did Life Is Beautiful release?
Life Is Beautiful released on 21 December 1979.
Who directed Life Is Beautiful?
Life Is Beautiful is directed by Grigori Chukhrai.
Who is in the cast of Life Is Beautiful?
The cast of Life Is Beautiful includes Giancarlo Giannini, Ornella Muti, Stefano Madia, Enzo Fiermonte, Luigi Montini and Juozas Budraitis.
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