The Legend of 1900 (1999): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Legend of 1900 is a 1999 fantasy drama directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, starring Tim Roth. It is partly based on Novecento by Alessandro Baricco and Ann Goldstein. It runs 2 hours 45 minutes and earned $21.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 58 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 45m (165 min)
- Director
- Giuseppe Tornatore
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fine Line Features
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Legend of 1900 About?
The premise of The Legend of 1900 without spoilers, adapted from Novecento by Alessandro Baricco and Ann Goldstein. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A captivating pianist appears on the deck of an ocean liner as the new century begins. Found as an infant in 1900 and raised aboard the ship, the gifted musician’s extraordinary talents enthrall the passengers. He refuses to leave the vessel, preferring his life at sea to the complexities and potential disappointments of life on land, remaining a perpetual wanderer bound to the rhythm of the waves.
The Legend of 1900 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- ship
- piano
- pianist
- jazz
- snow
- record player
- year 1900
- foundling
- storm at sea
- statue of liberty new york city
- 1910s
- 1920s
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- 1930s
- 19th century
- male nudity
- male frontal nudity
- jelly roll morton character
- saying goodbye
- coming of age drama
- period drama
- passenger
- death
- baby
- accident
- trumpet
- immigrant
- stoker
- trumpet player
- sea
- musician
- engine room
- recording
- ocean liner
- demolition
- ballroom
- music store
- genius
- ocean
- vomiting
- wealth
- voice over narration
- twenty something
- travel
- tragic event
- telephone call
- tears
- tarantella
- surrogate father
- shovelling coal
- ship captain
The Legend of 1900 Cast
Tim Roth stars in The Legend of 1900. Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore.
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Director Giuseppe Tornatore
More from Giuseppe Tornatore
More films directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, best-rated first: Ennio, The Best Offer, Malèna and The Unknown Woman.
The Legend of 1900 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Legend of 1900 58 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
User score 8.0
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TMDB 83% User score
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The Legend of 1900 Plot Summary
What happens in The Legend of 1900 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Max Tooney (Tim Roth) steps into a quaint music shop, the story unfolds like a delicate thread in a grand tapestry. He parts with his beloved Conn trumpet, yearning for one last opportunity to immerse himself in its sweet melody. The shopkeeper consents, and as the notes drift through the air, he recognizes a tune from an ancient record matrix—a master disc brimming with secrets of a bygone era.
Full summary
The whole story of The Legend of 1900, scene by scene
The Legend of 1900 Box Office
The Legend of 1900 grossed $21.1 million worldwide. $167,435 came from the US and Canada and $20.9 million (99%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$21.1M
- US & Canada
- $167.4K
- International
- $20.9M
The Legend of 1900 Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Legend of 1900.
How Well Do You Know The Legend of 1900?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which year was 1900 found aboard the SS Virginian?
Cars in The Legend of 1900
14 cars on screen, including the 1929 Chevrolet International and the 1930 Ford Model A.
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1930 Packard Deluxe Eight Important role -
1932 Pierce-Arrow Model 53 Important role
The Legend of 1900 Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “1900: Człowiek legenda” and “Легенда про 1900”.
- Also known as
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- 1900: Człowiek legenda
- Легенда про 1900
- Легенда про піаніста посеред океану
- La leyenda de 1900, the legend of 1900
- 海上钢琴家
- Die Legende vom Ozeanpianisten
- A Lenda de 1900
- La Légende du pianiste sur l'océan
- 海上钢琴师
- La leyenda del pianista en el océano
- Легенда о пианисте
- Az óceánjáró zongorista legendája
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- 1900 Człowiek legenda
- La Leggenda del Pianista sull'Oceano
- 1900 Efsanesi
- Legenda o „1900“
- 피아니스트의 전설
- Ο Μύθος του 1900
- افسانه ۱۹۰۰
- אגדת הפסנתרן
- Легенда про піаніста
- 海の上のピアニスト
- A Lenda do Pianista do Mar
- Legenda nimeltään 1900
- 海上鋼琴師
- Легенда за пианиста
- Povestea pianistului de pe ocean
- 聲光伴我飛
- Legenden om pianisten på havet
- Huyền Thoại Về 1900
- ตำนานนายพันเก้า หัวใจรักจากท้องทะเล
- Legenda o pianistovi
- Legenda apie pianistą
- Pianisten
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The Legend of 1900 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Legend of 1900, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Legend of 1900?
The Legend of 1900 runs 2 hours 45 minutes (165 minutes).
When was The Legend of 1900 released?
The Legend of 1900 was released on October 29, 1999.
Who directed The Legend of 1900?
The Legend of 1900 was directed by Giuseppe Tornatore.
More films by Giuseppe Tornatore Who is in the cast of The Legend of 1900?
The Legend of 1900 stars Tim Roth.
How much did The Legend of 1900 make at the box office?
The Legend of 1900 grossed $21.1 million worldwide ($167,435 domestic, $20.9 million international).
How is The Legend of 1900 rated?
The Legend of 1900 has 58 on Metacritic and 83% on TMDB.
Is The Legend of 1900 based on a book?
Yes. The Legend of 1900 is partly adapted from Novecento by Alessandro Baricco and Ann Goldstein.
Does The Legend of 1900 have a post-credit scene?
No. The Legend of 1900 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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