
Caravaggio (1986)
6.5/10
93 min
1986
en
Action
Biography
Drama
History
Romance
Synopsis
Fictionalized biopic of famed 17th century Italian painter Michelangelo Merisi de Caravaggio. As a young man, he gained the support of Cardinal Del Monte and Caravaggio proceeded to develop a new style of painting giving a more realistic view of the world in which he lived. He also begins love affairs with one of his models, Ranuccio as well as with Ranuccio's girlfriend Lena. Their relationship leads to murder and deceit.—garykmcd
Cast
Sean Bean as Ranuccio Tilda Swinton as Lena Dexter Fletcher as Young Caravaggio Robbie Coltrane as Scipione Borghese