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The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal (1985): Cast

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The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal is a 1985 comedy drama directed by Mario Monicelli, starring Marcello Mastroianni as Mattia Pascal, Flora Cantori and Elettra Mancini Ferrua. It runs 2 hours 58 minutes.

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The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 58m (178 min)
Director
Mario Monicelli
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal About?

The premise of The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal without spoilers.

Based on Pirandello’s novel Il fu Mattia Pascal, the film examines truth and identity. Mattia Pascal, scorned by his fiancée, friends and relatives and robbed of his inheritance, flees to Monte Carlo. There he wins a fortune and takes the dead gambler’s identity, only to find the persona brings dignity and respect that astonishes and endangers him.

The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal Cast & Characters

Marcello Mastroianni leads the cast as Mattia Pascal, with Flora Cantori as Madre di Mattia and Elettra Mancini Ferrua as Governante di Casa Pascal. Directed by Mario Monicelli; 22 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Mario Monicelli

More films directed by Mario Monicelli: The Roses of the Desert, Dirty Linen, Looking for Paradise and Dear Goddamned Friends.

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The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “La double vie de Mathias Pascal” and “The Two Lives of Mattia Pascal”.

Also known as
  • La double vie de Mathias Pascal
  • The Two Lives of Mattia Pascal
  • Die zwei Leben des Mattia Pascal
  • La doble vida de Matías Pascal
  • As Duas Vidas de Mattia Pascal
  • 已故的帕斯卡尔
  • Две жизни Маттиа Паскаля

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The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal?

The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal runs 2 hours 58 minutes (178 minutes).

When was The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal released?

The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal was released on May 14, 1985.

Who directed The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal?

The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal was directed by Mario Monicelli.

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Who is in the cast of The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal?

The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal stars Marcello Mastroianni as Mattia Pascal, Flora Cantori as Madre di Mattia and Elettra Mancini Ferrua as Governante di Casa Pascal, among 22 credited actors.

Does The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal have a post-credit scene?

No. The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal in?

The original language of The 2 Lives of Mattia Pascal is Italian.

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