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A Matter of Time

  • 1976
  • PG
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
859
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Ingrid Bergman and Liza Minnelli in A Matter of Time (1976)
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A simple young woman helps eccentric old countess deal with her old age and she introduces the young woman to a world of upper class society.A simple young woman helps eccentric old countess deal with her old age and she introduces the young woman to a world of upper class society.A simple young woman helps eccentric old countess deal with her old age and she introduces the young woman to a world of upper class society.

  • Director
    • Vincente Minnelli
  • Writers
    • Maurice Druon
    • John Gay
  • Stars
    • Liza Minnelli
    • Ingrid Bergman
    • Charles Boyer
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.1/10
    859
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Vincente Minnelli
    • Writers
      • Maurice Druon
      • John Gay
    • Stars
      • Liza Minnelli
      • Ingrid Bergman
      • Charles Boyer
    • 26User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast36

    Liza Minnelli
    Liza Minnelli
    • Nina
    Ingrid Bergman
    Ingrid Bergman
    • Contessa Sanziani
    Charles Boyer
    Charles Boyer
    • Count Sanziani
    Spyros Fokas
    Spyros Fokas
    • Mario Morello
    • (as Spiros Andros)
    Tina Aumont
    Tina Aumont
    • Valentina
    Gabriele Ferzetti
    Gabriele Ferzetti
    • Antonio Vicari
    Geoffrey Copleston
    • Hotel Manager
    Domino
    • Hotel Porter
    • (as Dominot)
    Fernando Rey
    Fernando Rey
    • Charles Van Maar
    Orso Maria Guerrini
    Orso Maria Guerrini
    • Gabriele d'Orazio
    Jean Mas
    • Kaiser Wilhelm
    Isabella Rossellini
    Isabella Rossellini
    • Sister Pia
    Amedeo Nazzari
    Amedeo Nazzari
    • Tewfik
    Virgilio Volpe
    • Restaurant Owner
    Philippe Hersent
    • Cook
    Jacques Stany
    • Reporter
    Marino Masé
    Marino Masé
    • Hotel Forum Porter
    Richard Oneto
    • Hotel Forum Manager
    • Director
      • Vincente Minnelli
    • Writers
      • Maurice Druon
      • John Gay
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews26

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      This is the only film in which both Ingrid Bergman (Countess Sanziani) and her daughter Isabella Rossellini (Sister Pia) appear together.
    • Quotes
      • Contessa Sanziani: You're only what you wish to be. But, you must take the risk. Never turn away from either joy or suffering. Take it all. Take everything you can from life! It never gives anything back.
    • Connections
      Featured in Isabella Rossellini - Aus dem Leben eines Schmetterlings (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      A Matter of Time
      Music and Lyrics by Fred Ebb and John Kander

      Performed by Liza Minnelli (uncredited)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 31, 1976 (Sweden)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Carmela
    • Filming locations
      • Rome, Lazio, Italy
    • Production companies
      • American International Pictures (AIP)
      • Coralta Cinematografica
      • Deux Femmes Service Company
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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