Nine

Dec 3, 2009

1h 58m

★ 5.5

This holiday season, be Italian.

Overview

Arrogant, self-centered movie director Guido Contini finds himself struggling to find meaning, purpose, and a script for his latest film endeavor. With only a week left before shooting begins, he desperately searches for answers and inspiration from his wife, his mistress, his muse, and his mother.

Genres

Drama

Music

Romance

Production Companies

Relativity Media

The Weinstein Company

Marc Platt Productions

Lucamar Productions

Nine Trailers

Cast

Guido Contini

Daniel Day-Lewis

Luisa Contini

Marion Cotillard

Carla

Penélope Cruz

Claudia

Nicole Kidman

Lilli

Judi Dench

Mamma

Sophia Loren

Stephanie

Kate Hudson

Saraghina

Fergie

Dante

Ricky Tognazzi

Leopardi

Enzo Cilenti

Fausto

Giuseppe Cederna

Pierpaolo

Elio Germano

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