A Matter of Time

A Matter of Time

97 mins | Drama, Fantasy | Oct. 7, 1976

During a press conference, international star Nina remembers simpler times, flashing back to her days as a maid in a run-down Italian hotel. As a young woman, Nina befriends Contessa Sanziani, an elderly woman who entertains Nina with memories of her vibrant, wealthy life with Count Sanziani. Inspired by her tales of success, young Nina fantasizes about her own adventures and seeks to find the same excitement in her life.

A Matter of Time

97 mins | Drama, Fantasy | Oct. 7, 1976

A Matter of Time
During a press conference, international star Nina remembers simpler times, flashing back to her days as a maid in a run-down Italian hotel. As a young woman, Nina befriends Contessa Sanziani, an elderly woman who entertains Nina with memories of her vibrant, wealthy life with Count Sanziani. Inspired by her tales of success, young Nina fantasizes about her own adventures and seeks to find the same excitement in her life.
IMDb rating 5.1
Producers Coralta Cinematografica, American International Pictures, Deux Femmes Service Company
Original title A Matter of Time
Directors Vincente Minnelli
Writers Fred Ebb, Maurice Druon, John Gay, Buddy G. DeSylva

Cast

Liza Minnelli

as Nina

Ingrid Bergman

as Contessa Sanziani

Charles Boyer

as Count Sanziani

Spiros Focás

as Mario Morello

Tina Aumont

as Valentina

Gabriele Ferzetti

as Antonio Vicari

Geoffrey Copleston

as Hotel Manager

Antonio Jacono

as Hotel Porter

Fernando Rey

as Charles Van Maar

Orso Maria Guerrini

as Gabriele d'Orazio

Jean Mas

as Kaiser Wilhelm

Isabella Rossellini

as Sister Pia

Amedeo Nazzari

as Tewfik

Virgilio Volpe

as Restaurant Owner

Jacques Stany

as Reporter

Marino Masé

as Hotel Forum Porter

Richard Oneto

as Hotel Forum Manager

Giampiero Albertini

as Mr. DePerma

Andrea Esterhazy

as Jeweler

Loris Bazzocchi

as Cab Driver

Vlado Stegar

as Bank Clerk

Rik Battaglia

as Nina's Father

Arnoldo Foà

as Pavelli (uncredited)

Armando Tortorici

as Hotel Cook (uncredited)