The Bachelor

1990 1h 45m IT

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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In pre-WWI Austria-Hungary, a physician struggles with his decision about which woman will he marry.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Keith Carradine
Dr. Emil Gräsler
Miranda Richardson
Friederike / Widow Sommer
Kristin Scott Thomas
Sabine Schleheim
Max von Sydow
Von Schleheim
Sarah-Jane Fenton
Katharina
Mari Törőcsik
Mrs. von Schleheim
Franco Diogene
Mario Adorf
Bohlinger

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Roberto Faenza
Writers: Hugh Fleetwood, Ennio De Concini, Roberto Faenza
Languages: English
Countries: Hungary, Italy

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ERA

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36 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Hungary, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Roberto Faenza, shot by Giuseppe Rotunno. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Ennio Morricone. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Claudio M. Cutry shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Keith Carradine and Miranda Richardson and Kristin Scott Thomas carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0102449 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Roberto Faenza directs. Giuseppe Rotunno behind the camera. Ennio Morricone scores. Claudio M. Cutry cuts. Produced in Hungary, Italy. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

136 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 2 countries: Hungary, Italy.
3Directed by Roberto Faenza, shot by Giuseppe Rotunno. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Ennio Morricone. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Claudio M. Cutry shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Keith Carradine and Miranda Richardson and Kristin Scott Thomas carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0102449 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.