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

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

What Conversation Piece Is About

An elderly professor lives alone in a palazzo in Rome with his paintings, his books and a routine nothing disturbs. The kind of group portrait he collects is called a conversation piece, which is where the title comes from. Then a marchesa, her lover, her daughter and the daughter's boyfriend arrive wanting the upper floor, and he cannot bring himself to refuse. The noise, the quarrels and the politics upstairs seep down. Visconti made this after a stroke, almost entirely inside one interior, and Lancaster carries the loneliness without display.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Conversation Piece about?

An elderly professor lives alone in a palazzo in Rome with his paintings, his books and a routine nothing disturbs. The kind of group portrait he collects is called a conversation piece, which is where the title comes from.

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.