The Moon and the Stars

Plot Summary

1939: Rome stands on the brink of World War II. In the midst of this political and social tension famed producer Davide Rieta is making a major film. The two lead actors, the German woman Kristina Baumgarten and the English man James Clavel ace each others' initial antagonism and eventually fall in love. Meanwhile the fascist police are looking for an excuse to arrest the Jewish filmmaker and any other potential "troublemakers." The producer and his crew decide to make one final extraordinary effort to complete the film - against all odds.

Top Cast

Jonathan Pryce James Clavel / Scarpia

Alfred Molina Davide Rieti

Catherine McCormack Kristina Baumgarten / Tosca

András Bálint László Molnár

Robert Davide Alfonso Liguori / Cavaradossi