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The Empty Canvas (1963): Cast

The Empty Canvas (1963) movie poster

The Empty Canvas is a 1963 drama directed by Damiano Damiani, starring Bette Davis as Dino's Mother, Catherine Spaak and Georges Wilson. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

The Empty Canvas (1963) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Damiano Damiani
Genre
Drama
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Empty Canvas About?

The premise of The Empty Canvas without spoilers.

Love and money fail to fill the void for them. An ambitious young painter rebels against his wealthy, controlling mother, settling in Rome’s bohemian artist quarter. There he meets a stunning model who craves a casual, non‑committal romance, igniting a passionate yet uncertain liaison.

The Empty Canvas Themes & Keywords

· 19 tags
  • sexual attraction
  • older woman younger man relationship
  • bare chested male
  • love triangle
  • beach
  • cigarette smoking
  • femme fatale
  • italy
  • man wears a swimsuit
  • american
  • woman
  • love
+7 more
  • son
  • model
  • artist
  • art
  • sex
  • money
  • based on novel
Cast & crew

The Empty Canvas Cast & Characters

Bette Davis leads the cast as Dino's Mother, with Catherine Spaak as Cecilia and Georges Wilson as Cecilia's Father. Directed by Damiano Damiani; 20 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Empty Canvas

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Details

The Empty Canvas Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “L'ennui” and “Die Nackte”.

Also known as
  • L'ennui
  • Die Nackte
  • Az unalom
  • Скука
  • El tedio
  • L'Ennui et sa diversion, l'érotisme
  • 烦闷

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The Empty Canvas FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Empty Canvas, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Empty Canvas?

The Empty Canvas runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was The Empty Canvas released?

The Empty Canvas was released on December 4, 1963.

Who directed The Empty Canvas?

The Empty Canvas was directed by Damiano Damiani.

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Who is in the cast of The Empty Canvas?

The Empty Canvas stars Bette Davis as Dino's Mother, Catherine Spaak as Cecilia and Georges Wilson as Cecilia's Father, among 20 credited actors.

Does The Empty Canvas have a post-credit scene?

No. The Empty Canvas has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Empty Canvas in?

The original language of The Empty Canvas is Italian.

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