Synopsis
A turn-of-the-20th-century theatre repertory company rejects the latest project of their beloved playwright Tuccio, kicking off a saga of intrigue surrounding the influential critic Bevalaqua and star Celimene.
Scores
Overall Score
36.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
22.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
42.8%
Review Aggregate
57.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 58% of 12 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize visually striking, suspenseful, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
visually strikingsuspensefullightheartedfunnycharacter-drivenromantic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Borowitz | 1999 | $8,000 | $16,000 | (est) |
| Beverly D'Angelo | 1999 | $5,000 | $10,000 | (est) |
| Ben Gazzara | 1999 | $4,000 | $7,000 | (est) |
| Donal McCann | 1999 | $3,000 | $6,000 | (est) |
| Susan Sarandon | 1999 | $3,000 | $5,000 | (est) |
| Rufus Sewell | 1999 | $2,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
| John Turturro | 1999 | $2,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
| Christopher Walken | 1999 | $2,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score48.0
RT critic review count27
Rotten Tomatoes audience score66.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating6.0
IMDb votes1,795
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1999 | $840,134 | $1,581,933 |
| International | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1999 | $840,134 | $1,581,933 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1999 | $420,067 | $790,966 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1999 | $8,418,000 | $15,850,700 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1999 | $10,880,000 | $20,486,531 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1999 | $336,054 | $632,773 |
| Total Revenues | 1999 | $20,054,121 | $37,760,970 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1999 | $924,000 (est) | $1,739,849 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1999 | $672,000 (est) | $1,265,345 (est) |
| Participations | 1999 | $802,000 | $1,510,128 |
| Residuals ? | 1999 | $1,435,000 | $2,702,038 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1999 | $184,800 | $347,970 |
| Total Expenses | 1999 | $4,017,800 | $7,565,329 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1999 | $16,036,321 | $30,195,641 |
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