Conversation Piece (1974): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Conversation Piece
Director: Luchino Visconti
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1974
Duration: 121 min
Cast: Burt Lancaster, Silvana Mangano, Helmut Berger, Claudia Marsani, Stefano Patrizi

What Conversation Piece Is About

A retired professor of American origin lives a solitary life in a luxurious palazzo in Rome. He is confronted by a vulgar Italian marchesa and her lover, her daughter and her daughter's boyfriend, and forced to rent to them an apartment on the upper floor of his palazzo. From this point on his quiet routine is turned into chaos by his tenants' machinations, and everybody's life takes an unexpected but inevitable turn.

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What is Conversation Piece about?

A retired professor of American origin lives a solitary life in a luxurious palazzo in Rome. He is confronted by a vulgar Italian marchesa and her lover, her daughter and her daughter's boyfriend, and forced to rent to them an apartment on the upper floor of his palazzo.

Where can I watch Conversation Piece?

Conversation Piece is available to watch on digital platforms such as Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Conversation Piece?

Conversation Piece runs for 121 minutes (2h 1m).

When did Conversation Piece come out?

Conversation Piece was released in 1974.

Who directed Conversation Piece?

Conversation Piece was directed by Luchino Visconti.

Who stars in Conversation Piece?

Conversation Piece stars Burt Lancaster, Silvana Mangano, Helmut Berger, Claudia Marsani.

What is Conversation Piece's rating?

Conversation Piece holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 7.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 72 out of 100.