Movie

Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician

★ 6.7(36)19921h 48m

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Good to know

Director: Mario Martone
Release date: 1992-09-08
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: Italian
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: Teatri Uniti

About Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician

Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician is a 1992 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Mario Martone, starring Carlo Cecchi, Anna Bonaiuto and Renato Carpentieri. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 36 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Naples, 1959. Pure Mathematics professor Renato Caccioppoli, Bakunin's grandson, is a tortured soul. Recently discharged from the psychiatric hospital, left by his wife, and increasingly disillusioned with academia and the Communist Party, he lives his last days with painful detachment.

Cast

Carlo Cecchi

Renato Caccioppoli

Anna Bonaiuto

Anna

Renato Carpentieri

Luigi Caccioppoli

Toni Servillo

Pietro

Antonio Neiwiller

Don Simplicio

Licia Maglietta

Emilia

Fulvia Carotenuto

Lina

Roberto De Francesco

Leonardo

Andrea Renzi

Leo

Alessandra D'Elia

Stella

Annalisa Foà

Adele

Lucio Amelio

The Marquis

Themes & keywords

mathematiciannaples, italybiographyalcoholismmath teacheralcoholic teacherdeath of teachercommunism1950scollege professordisenchantmentcontemplating suicidelast daysuicide by gun

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician in Italy?+

Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician on Netflix?+

Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician?+

Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician?+

Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician stars Carlo Cecchi, Anna Bonaiuto, Renato Carpentieri, Toni Servillo and Antonio Neiwiller.

When did Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician come out?+

Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician is a 1992 movie directed by Mario Martone.

What genre is Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician?+

Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician is Drama and History film.

Who directed Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician?+

Death of a Neapolitan Mathematician was directed by Mario Martone.