Conversation Piece 02/26 Blu-ray (Rental)

This compelling Italian drama by Luchino Visconti stars Burt Lancaster as a misanthropic, retired American professor whose life is changed when an eccentric countess (Silvana Mangano) and her daughter move into his palazzo. Will the professor be sorry he allowed them to sign a yearlong lease once he discovers his old-fashioned values don't quite square with theirs? The international cast also includes Helmut Berger, Claudia Marsani, Stefano Patrizi. 122 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English DTS Lossless stereo, Italian DTS Lossless stereo; audio commentary; interview; theatrical trailer. In Italian with English subtitles/Filmed in English.