In the Hand of Dante (2025): Cast & Ratings
In the Hand of Dante is a 2025 crime drama directed by Julian Schnabel, starring Oscar Isaac as Nick / Dante, Niccolò Blokar and Massimiliano Primo Prigiobbo. It runs 2 hours 40 minutes and was made on a reported $25 million budget. IMDb users rate it 4.9/10.
- IMDb rating
- 4.9/10
- budget
- $25M
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 40m (160 min)
- Director
- Julian Schnabel
- Original language
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English - Studio
- DreamCrew
- Budget
- $25M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is In the Hand of Dante About?
The premise of In the Hand of Dante without spoilers.
A handwritten manuscript of Dante Alighieri’s poem “The Divine Comedy” is passed from a priest to a New York City mob boss. The priceless document draws the attention of author Nick Tosches, who is summoned to authenticate it and ultimately takes possession, placing him at the center of a tense confrontation between the criminal underworld and the world of literary scholarship.
In the Hand of Dante Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- female star appears nude
- female nudity
- based on novel
- character name in title
In the Hand of Dante Cast & Characters
Oscar Isaac leads the cast as Nick / Dante, with Niccolò Blokar as Pietro Alighieri (3) and Massimiliano Primo Prigiobbo as Jacopo Alighieri (5). Directed by Julian Schnabel; 59 actors are credited in all.
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Director Julian Schnabel
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Oscar Isaac as Nick / Dante - Niccolò Blokar as Pietro Alighieri (3)
- Massimiliano Primo Prigiobbo as Jacopo Alighieri (5)
- Vincenzo Scuruchi as Man from Palermo #3
Also Starring in In the Hand of Dante
· 55 more- Gustavo La Volpe Man from Palermo #1
- Giuseppe Cutrullà Man from Palermo #2
- Martin Scorsese Isaiah
- Franco Nero Don Lecco
- John Malkovich Joe Black
- Al Pacino Uncle Carmine
- Gerard Butler Louie / Pope Bonifacio VIII
- Jason Momoa Rosario
- Vincenzo Amato Michele Sindona
- Gal Gadot Giulietta / Gemma
- Louis Cancelmi Lefty / Guido Novello da Polenta
- Lorenzo Zurzolo Don Lecco (30)
- Duke Nicholson Bar Manager
- Paolo Bonacelli Priest of Alcamo
- Claudio Santamaria Archivist (Fabriano)
- Lolita Chammah Nursemaid
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- Sabrina Impacciatore Dr. Susanna Pulice
- Giovanni Calcagno Representative (Florence)
- Guido Caprino Guido Cavalcanti
- Penny Lane Receptionist (Ravenna)
- Giovanni D'Addario Prior #1 (Mayday Fest)
- Andrea Di Stefano Bartolomeo Della Scala
- Dora Romano Old Woman (Don Lecco)
- Denise Capezza Nick's Ex Girlfriend
- Pappi Corsicato Butler
- Michelangelo Dalisi Dying Sailor
- Giuseppe Lo Piccolo Casino Manager
- Michele Bevilacqua Water Taxi Driver
- David Agranov David Hanker
- Pierpaolo Lovino Library Director (Verona)
- Mohamed Zouaoui Tunisian Bartender
- Giorgia Arena Mistress (Don Lecco's Father)
- Salvatore La Mantia Elderly Guard (Don Lecco)
- Alessia Pratolongo Library Director (Female)
- Saverio Malara Garage Attendant
- Ibrahim Elouahabi Young Nick (8)
- Benjamin Clémentine Mephistopheles
- Giovanni Tomassetti Prior #2 (Mayday Fest)
- Howard Thomas Ray Doctor
- Stefano Cenci Cardinal
- Dario Samac Young Dante (14)
- Gavin Weingarten Boy With Wagon (11)
- Galen Hopper Nick's Daughter
- Vincenzo Leto Don Lecco's Father
- Alessandro De Simone Young Priest of Alcamo
- Aristide Faggionato Pilot
- Alfonso Venerso Sedan's Driver
- Fabrizio Falanga Garage Attendant
- Audrey Maëlle Bellova Imami Young Gemma (12)
- Lavinia Giaccio Beatrice (12)
- Leandro Iannello Cangrande (Young)
- Pier Paolo De Minicis Archivist (Verona)
- Karina Nazario Farro Gang Member / Gun Delivery
- Simone Buzzi Egg Head
- Ford Leland Christie's Consultant (Venice)
More from Julian Schnabel
More films directed by Julian Schnabel, best-rated first: The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, Before Night Falls, At Eternity's Gate and Berlin.
In the Hand of Dante Reviews & Ratings
IMDb users rate In the Hand of Dante 4.9/10.
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IMDb 4.9 /10
4700 votes
In the Hand of Dante Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Julian Schnabel on In the Hand of Dante
In the Hand of Dante Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Dante'nin Əlindən” and “단테의 손”.
- Also known as
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- Dante'nin Əlindən
- 단테의 손
- 但丁之手
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In the Hand of Dante FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget, ratings and post-credit scenes of In the Hand of Dante, each answered in a sentence.
How long is In the Hand of Dante?
In the Hand of Dante runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).
When was In the Hand of Dante released?
In the Hand of Dante was released on August 10, 2025.
Who directed In the Hand of Dante?
In the Hand of Dante was directed by Julian Schnabel.
More films by Julian Schnabel Who is in the cast of In the Hand of Dante?
In the Hand of Dante stars Oscar Isaac as Nick / Dante, Niccolò Blokar as Pietro Alighieri (3) and Massimiliano Primo Prigiobbo as Jacopo Alighieri (5), among 59 credited actors.
What was the budget of In the Hand of Dante?
In the Hand of Dante had a reported budget of $25 million.
How is In the Hand of Dante rated?
In the Hand of Dante has 4.9/10 on IMDb.
Does In the Hand of Dante have a post-credit scene?
No. In the Hand of Dante has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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