Aria (1987): Cast & Box Office
Aria is a 1987 music drama directed by Charles Sturridge and Nicolas Roeg, starring John Hurt as The Actor, Tilda Swinton and Beverly D'Angelo. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Directors
- Charles Sturridge and Nicolas Roeg
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lightyear Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Aria About?
The premise of Aria without spoilers.
Ten celebrated directors contribute distinct shorts, each built around a classic opera aria that serves as both soundtrack and narrative focus. The anthology includes work by Ken Russell, Jean‑Luc Godard, Robert Altman, Bruce Beresford, Nicolas Roeg and others, offering a uniquely sensual, visual and musical experience.
Aria Themes & Keywords
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- porn actor in mainstream movie
- female full frontal nudity
- female pubic hair
- female nudity
- sex
- sex club
- men's bathroom
- singing in the nude
- erotica
- independent film
- female rear nudity
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- female full rear nudity
- rigoletto
- muscleman
- military uniform
- mask
- body painting
- posing nude
- assassination attempt
- las vegas nevada
- gym
- bodybuilder
- opera
- male frontal nudity
- male full frontal nudity
- male pubic hair
- male nudity
- elvis presley character
- watching tv
- anthology film
- portmanteau film
- omnibus film
- directed by several directors
- collective filmmaking
- red balloon
- year 1931
- kitchen knife
- vignette
- panama hat
- closed circuit television
- stained glass window
- ballroom dancing
- suicide pact
- wrist cutting
- ruby
- diamond
- magnifying glass
- ekg
- body paint
Aria Cast & Characters
John Hurt leads the cast as The Actor, with Tilda Swinton as Young Girl and Beverly D'Angelo as Gilda. Directed by Charles Sturridge and Nicolas Roeg; 63 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Charles Sturridge -
Co-director Nicolas Roeg
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John Hurt as The Actor -
Tilda Swinton as Young Girl -
Beverly D'Angelo as Gilda -
Bridget Fonda as Lover
Also Starring in Aria
· 59 more- Elizabeth Hurley Marietta
- John Hostetter Elvis Impersonator
- Frank Baker Assassin
- Theresa Russell King Zog
- Gary Kasper Jake
- Sophie Ward The Young Girl
- Buck Henry Preston
- Dyanne Thorne Bride
- Arthur Cox Major
- Anita Morris Phoebe
- James Mathers Lover
- Spencer Leigh Young Man
- Marion Peterson Les Jeunes Filles
- Linzi Drew Girl
- Paul Brightwell Assassin
- Albie Selznick Bell Boy
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- Christopher Hunter Assassin
- Sevilla Delofski Maid
- Andreas Wisniewski
- Stan Mazin Dancer
- Valérie Allain Les Jeunes Filles
- Peter Birch Paul
- Dennis Holmes Colonel
- Jackson Kyle Travis
- Gérard Vivès Bodybuilder
- Amy Johnson Old Lady
- Kwabena Manso
- Stephanie Lane Baroness
- Marianne McLoughlin Kate
- Jaques Neuville Bodybuilder
- Luke Corre Bodybuilder
- Christiam Cauchon Bodybuilder
- Philippe Pellant Bodybuilder
- Patrice Linguet Bodybuilder
- Lionel Sorin Bodybuilder
- Jean Coffinet Bodybuilder
- Alexandre Des Granges Bodybuilder
- Frederick Brosse Bodybuilder
- Pascal Bermont Bodybuilder
- Dominique Mano Bodybuilder
- Jean Luc Corre Bodybuilder
- Bernard Gaudray Bodybuilder
- Patrice Tridian Bodybuilder
- Bella Enahoro
- Roy Hyatt Chauffeur
- Ruth Halliday Companion
- Nicola Swain Marie
- Dominic Salinero Dancer
- Angie Tetamontie Las Vegas Lady
- Jeff Calhoun Dancer
- Esther Buchanan Las Vegas Lady
- Lorraine Cote Las Vegas Lady
- Renee Korn Las Vegas Lady
- Bertha Weiss Lady with Glove
- Howie Maurer Groom
- Derick Coleman Indian Boy
- Quentin Brown Indian Boy
- Bunty Mathias
- Angela Walker
More from Charles Sturridge and Nicolas Roeg
More films directed by Charles Sturridge and Nicolas Roeg, best-rated first: Don't Look Now, Walkabout, The Witches and Lassie.
Aria Box Office
Aria grossed $1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1M
- US & Canada
- $1M
Aria Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Ária” and “Un sketch”.
- Also known as
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- Ária
- Un sketch
- Arya
- 아리아
- Ария
- 华丽的咏叹
- アリア
- 華麗的詠歎
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Aria FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Aria, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Aria?
Aria runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Aria released?
Aria was released on May 19, 1987.
Who directed Aria?
Aria was directed by Charles Sturridge and Nicolas Roeg.
More films by Charles Sturridge Who is in the cast of Aria?
Aria stars John Hurt as The Actor, Tilda Swinton as Young Girl and Beverly D'Angelo as Gilda, among 63 credited actors.
How much did Aria make at the box office?
Aria grossed $1 million worldwide.
Does Aria have a post-credit scene?
No. Aria has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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