Conversation Piece
1974, Italian. Directed by Luchino Visconti.
A tangled web of bizarre mystery
A retired professor of American origin lives a solitary life in a luxurious palazzo in Rome. He is confronted by a vulgar Italian marchesa and her lover, her daughter and her daughter's boyfriend, and forced to rent to them an apartment on the upper floor of his palazzo. From this point on his quiet routine is turned into chaos by his tenants' machinations, and everybody's life takes an unexpected but inevitable turn.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Luchino ViscontiDirector
- Burt LancasterProfessor
- Silvana ManganoMarquess Bianca Brumonti
- Helmut BergerKonrad Huebel
- Claudia MarsaniLietta Brumonti
- Stefano PatriziStefano
- Elvira CorteseErminia
- Philippe HersentDoorman
- Guy TréjanArt Dealer
- Jean-Pierre ZolaBlanchard
- Umberto RahoPolice Inspector Bernai
- Enzo FiermontePolice Inspector
- Romolo ValliMichelli
Details
- Released
- 20 December 1974
- Original title
- Gruppo di Famiglia in un Interno
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Enrico Medioli, Luchino Visconti
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Conversation Piece: quick answers
Is Conversation Piece worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 173 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Conversation Piece?
Conversation Piece runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Does Conversation Piece have a post-credits scene?
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Conversation Piece parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Conversation Piece is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Conversation Piece on?
Conversation Piece isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like Conversation Piece?
If you liked Conversation Piece, try The Star Maker, Don't Move, Call Me by Your Name.
Who directed Conversation Piece?
Conversation Piece (1974) was directed by Luchino Visconti and stars Burt Lancaster, Silvana Mangano, Helmut Berger.