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The Legend of 1900

Drama On the 1st of January in 1900, Danny Boodmann (Bill Nunn), the mechanic of the transatlantic liner Virginian bound for America, finds an abandoned baby on board and decides to keep him. Nicknamed Novecento (1900), the boy grows up on the ship hidden from everyone. His presence is revealed when Danny dies in an accident. The young '1900' manages to hide again despite threats from the captain. Discovering a passion for music, he teaches ... [+]
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
"Tantalizingly structured to intrigue us right from the start." POS
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The Washington Post
The Washington Post
"An enchanting, staggeringly beautiful epic at sea, is poetry in motion."  POS
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Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune
"The sort of movie that both rewards and tries your patience." POS
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Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly
"It's usually a good idea to avoid anything billed as 'a fable,' but The Legend of 1900 offers almost enough merits to warrant an exception" POS
United StatesUnited States Miami Herald "A muddled fantasy revolving around a really good cruise ship piano player, doesn''t live up to its title." NEU
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New York Daily News
New York Daily News
"It doesn't strike a single note of authentic emotion" NEG
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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
"Has moments of great imagination" POS
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