DRAMA . 1962 . 2h 6m . 7.7/10

Eclipse_

"… the ache and ecstasy of love…"

This romantic drama by Michelangelo Antonioni follows the love life of Vittoria, a beautiful literary translator living in Rome. After splitting from her writer boyfriend, Riccardo, Vittoria meets Piero, a lively stockbroker, on the hectic floor of the Roman stock exchange. Though Vittoria and Piero begin a relationship, it is not one without difficulties, and their commitment to one another is tested during an eclipse.

Starring Alain Delon, Monica Vitti, Francisco Rabal

7.7/10

Rating

2h 6m

Runtime

1962

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

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… the ache and ecstasy of love…

This romantic drama by Michelangelo Antonioni follows the love life of Vittoria, a beautiful literary translator living in Rome. After splitting from her writer boyfriend, Riccardo, Vittoria meets Piero, a lively stockbroker, on the hectic floor of the Roman stock exchange. Though Vittoria and Piero begin a relationship, it is not one without difficulties, and their commitment to one another is tested during an eclipse.

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Cast

Alain Delon stars as Piero in Eclipse.

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Year context

Eclipse was released 64 years ago in 1962.

Overview

This romantic drama by Michelangelo Antonioni follows the love life of Vittoria, a beautiful literary translator living in Rome. After splitting from her wri...

Eclipse is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 2h 6m.

CAST (10)

Alain Delon

Monica Vitti

Francisco Rabal

Francisco Rabal

Lilla Brignone

Lilla Brignone

Vittoria's Mother

Rossana Rory

Mirella Ricciardi

Mirella Ricciardi

Marta

Louis Seigner

Cyrus Elias

Cyrus Elias

Intoxicated Man (uncredited)

Alba Maiolini

Alba Maiolini

Woman at the Stock Market (uncredited)

Maria Tedeschi

Maria Tedeschi

Woman with Glasses at the Stock Market (uncredited)

DETAILS

Release

April 13, 1962

Status

Released

Runtime

126 min (2h 6m)

Country

France, Italy

Rating

7.7/10 (522 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Eclipse about?

This romantic drama by Michelangelo Antonioni follows the love life of Vittoria, a beautiful literary translator living in Rome. After splitting from her writer boyfriend, Riccardo, Vittoria meets Piero, a lively stockbroker, on the hectic floor of the Roman stock exchange. Though Vittoria and Piero begin a relationship, it is not one without difficulties, and their commitment to one another is tested during an eclipse.

How long is Eclipse?

Eclipse has a runtime of 126 minutes (2h 6m).

Who stars in Eclipse?

The cast of Eclipse includes Alain Delon, Monica Vitti, Francisco Rabal, Lilla Brignone, Rossana Rory.

What is the rating of Eclipse?

Eclipse has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 522 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama Romance