Theorem (1968)
Theorem (1968)
Plot.
Where to Watch.
Currently Theorem is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Criterion Channel
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This Movie Is About.
Cast & Crew.
Terence Stamp
The Visitor
Silvana Mangano
Lucia, the Mother
Massimo Girotti
Paolo, the Father
Anne Wiazemsky
Odetta, the Daughter
Andrés José Cruz Soublette
Pietro, the Son
Laura Betti
Emilia, the Servant
Ninetto Davoli
Angelino, the Messenger
Carlo De Mejo
Lucia's first lover
Adele Cambria
Emilia, the Second Servant
Luigi Barbini
Boy at the station
Giovanni Ivan Scratuglia
Lucia's second lover
Alfonso Gatto
Doctor
Cesare Garboli
Interviewer (uncredited)
Susanna Pasolini
Old Peasant (uncredited)
Nino Baragli
Editor
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Director / Screenplay
Giuseppe Ruzzolini
Director of Photography
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Manolo Bolognini
Producer
Luciano Puccini
Production Design
Franco Rossellini
Producer
Marcella De Marchis
Costume Design
Goffredo Rocchetti
Makeup Artist
Manlio Rocchetti
Makeup Artist
Media.
Details.
Release DateSeptember 7, 1968
Original NameTeorema
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 35m
Content RatingNR
Genres
Wiki.
Teorema, also known as Theorem (UK), is a 1968 Italian allegorical film written and directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini and starring Terence Stamp, Laura Betti, Silvana Mangano, Massimo Girotti and Anne Wiazemsky. Pasolini's sixth film, it was the first time he worked primarily with professional actors. In this film, an upper-class Milanese family is introduced to, and then abandoned by, a divine force. Themes include the timelessness of divinity and the spiritual corruption of the bourgeoisie.
Teorema has been sometimes incorrectly cited as the source for the 1986 American comedy film Down and Out in Beverly Hills; though there are similar themes, the latter is inspired by a much older stage play from around 1932. It has also inspired Bruce LaBruce's 2024 film The Visitor.