Senso (1955)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $27,723 | Details |
| International Box Office | $5,258 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $32,981 | |
| OpusData ID: 370790100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Against the backdrop of the Italian-Austrian war of unification, troubled Countess Livia Serpieri betrays her country for the love of an Austrian rogue, Franz Mahler. As her resources dwindle, Livia comes to realize that their love might not be as pure as she thought.
Metrics
| Legs: | 6.96 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 84.1% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 8th, 1968 (Limited) by Fleetwood Films October 26th, 2018 (Limited) by Rialto Pictures, released as Senso (1955) (Re-Release) |
| International Releases: | January 28th, 1955 (Wide) (Italy)
September 20th, 2024 (Limited) (South Korea) |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 123 minutes |
| Plot point: | Betrayal, Prostitution, Revenge, Romance, Unrequited Love, War |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Lux Film |
| Production Countries: | Italy |
| Languages: | Italian, German |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2018 | 72 | $3,984 | 1 | $3,984 | $3,984 | 2,625 | |
| Nov 2, 2018 | 70 | $3,711 | -7% | 1 | $3,711 | $11,947 | 2,626 |
| Nov 9, 2018 | 72 | $2,592 | -30% | 1 | $2,592 | $18,139 | 2,627 |
| Nov 16, 2018 | 75 | $1,161 | -55% | 1 | $1,161 | $20,308 | 2,628 |
| Nov 23, 2018 | 78 | $1,123 | -3% | 1 | $1,123 | $22,544 | 2,629 |
| Nov 30, 2018 | 66 | $1,841 | +64% | 1 | $1,841 | $23,568 | 2,630 |
| Dec 7, 2018 | 82 | $374 | -80% | 1 | $374 | $25,352 | 2,631 |
| Dec 14, 2018 | 81 | $494 | +32% | 1 | $494 | $26,700 | 2,632 |
| Jan 4, 2019 | 76 | $282 | 1 | $282 | $27,286 | 2,635 | |
| Jan 11, 2019 | 71 | $437 | +55% | 1 | $437 | $27,723 | 2,636 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2018 | - | $1,089 | 1 | $1,089 | $1,089 | 18,373 | ||
| Oct 27, 2018 | - | $1,350 | +24% | 1 | $1,350 | $2,439 | 18,374 | |
| Oct 28, 2018 | - | $1,545 | +14% | 1 | $1,545 | $3,984 | 18,375 | |
| Oct 29, 2018 | - | $1,275 | -17% | 1 | $1,275 | $5,259 | 18,376 | |
| Oct 30, 2018 | - | $948 | -26% | 1 | $948 | $6,207 | 18,377 | |
| Oct 31, 2018 | - | $480 | -49% | 1 | $480 | $6,687 | 18,378 | |
| Nov 1, 2018 | - | $1,549 | +223% | 1 | $1,549 | $8,236 | 18,379 | |
| Nov 2, 2018 | - | $1,044 | -33% | -4% | 1 | $1,044 | $9,280 | 18,380 |
| Nov 3, 2018 | - | $1,521 | +46% | +13% | 1 | $1,521 | $10,801 | 18,381 |
| Nov 4, 2018 | - | $1,146 | -25% | -26% | 1 | $1,146 | $11,947 | 18,382 |
| Nov 5, 2018 | - | $753 | -34% | -41% | 1 | $753 | $12,700 | 18,383 |
| Nov 6, 2018 | - | $1,002 | +33% | +6% | 1 | $1,002 | $13,702 | 18,384 |
| Nov 7, 2018 | - | $849 | -15% | +77% | 1 | $849 | $14,551 | 18,385 |
| Nov 8, 2018 | - | $996 | +17% | -36% | 1 | $996 | $15,547 | 18,386 |
| Nov 9, 2018 | - | $213 | -79% | -80% | 1 | $213 | $15,760 | 18,387 |
| Nov 10, 2018 | - | $1,890 | +787% | +24% | 1 | $1,890 | $17,650 | 18,388 |
| Nov 11, 2018 | - | $489 | -74% | -57% | 1 | $489 | $18,139 | 18,389 |
| Nov 12, 2018 | - | $246 | -50% | -67% | 1 | $246 | $18,385 | 18,390 |
| Nov 13, 2018 | - | $180 | -27% | -82% | 1 | $180 | $18,565 | 18,391 |
| Nov 14, 2018 | - | $366 | +103% | -57% | 1 | $366 | $18,931 | 18,392 |
| Nov 15, 2018 | - | $216 | -41% | -78% | 1 | $216 | $19,147 | 18,393 |
| Nov 16, 2018 | - | $279 | +29% | +31% | 1 | $279 | $19,426 | 18,394 |
| Nov 17, 2018 | - | $552 | +98% | -71% | 1 | $552 | $19,978 | 18,395 |
| Nov 18, 2018 | - | $330 | -40% | -33% | 1 | $330 | $20,308 | 18,396 |
| Nov 19, 2018 | - | $126 | -62% | -49% | 1 | $126 | $20,434 | 18,397 |
| Nov 20, 2018 | - | $162 | +29% | -10% | 1 | $162 | $20,596 | 18,398 |
| Nov 21, 2018 | - | $522 | +222% | +43% | 1 | $522 | $21,118 | 18,399 |
| Nov 22, 2018 | - | $303 | -42% | +40% | 1 | $303 | $21,421 | 18,400 |
| Nov 29, 2018 | - | $306 | +1% | 1 | $306 | $21,727 | 18,407 | |
| Nov 30, 2018 | - | $488 | +59% | 1 | $488 | $22,215 | 18,408 | |
| Dec 1, 2018 | - | $693 | +42% | 2 | $347 | $22,908 | 18,409 | |
| Dec 2, 2018 | - | $660 | -5% | 1 | $660 | $23,568 | 18,410 | |
| Dec 3, 2018 | - | $324 | -51% | 1 | $324 | $23,892 | 18,411 | |
| Dec 4, 2018 | - | $375 | +16% | 1 | $375 | $24,267 | 18,412 | |
| Dec 5, 2018 | - | $258 | -31% | 1 | $258 | $24,525 | 18,413 | |
| Dec 6, 2018 | - | $453 | +76% | +48% | 1 | $453 | $24,978 | 18,414 |
| Dec 7, 2018 | - | $14 | -97% | -97% | 1 | $14 | $24,992 | 18,415 |
| Dec 8, 2018 | - | $299 | +2,036% | -57% | 2 | $150 | $25,291 | 18,416 |
| Dec 9, 2018 | - | $61 | -80% | -91% | 1 | $61 | $25,352 | 18,417 |
| Dec 10, 2018 | - | $623 | +921% | +92% | 2 | $312 | $25,975 | 18,418 |
| Dec 12, 2018 | - | $103 | -60% | 1 | $103 | $26,078 | 18,420 | |
| Dec 13, 2018 | - | $128 | +24% | -72% | 1 | $128 | $26,206 | 18,421 |
| Dec 15, 2018 | - | $494 | +65% | 1 | $494 | $26,700 | 18,423 | |
| Dec 19, 2018 | - | $304 | +195% | 1 | $304 | $27,004 | 18,427 | |
| Jan 4, 2019 | - | $282 | 1 | $282 | $27,286 | 18,443 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2018 | 67 | $8,236 | 1 | $8,236 | $8,236 | 2,626 | |
| Nov 2, 2018 | 63 | $7,311 | -11% | 1 | $7,311 | $15,547 | 2,627 |
| Nov 9, 2018 | 74 | $3,600 | -51% | 1 | $3,600 | $19,147 | 2,628 |
| Nov 16, 2018 | 74 | $2,274 | -37% | 1 | $2,274 | $21,421 | 2,629 |
| Nov 23, 2018 | 88 | $306 | -87% | 1 | $306 | $21,727 | 2,630 |
| Nov 30, 2018 | 67 | $3,251 | +962% | 1 | $3,251 | $24,978 | 2,631 |
| Dec 7, 2018 | 84 | $1,228 | -62% | 1 | $1,228 | $26,206 | 2,632 |
| Jan 4, 2019 | 77 | $300 | 1 | $300 | $27,286 | 2,636 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 9/20/2024 | $913 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $5,258 | 9/26/2024 | |||
| International Total | $5,258 | 9/26/2024 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Alida Valli | Countess Livia Serpieri | |
| Farley Granger | Lieutenant Franz Mahler |
Supporting
| Heinz Moog | Count Serpieri | |
| Rina Morelli | Laura, the Maid | |
| Massimo Girotti | Roberto Ussoni | |
| Marcella Mariani | Clara | |
| Christian Marquand | Bohemian Officer | |
| Tonio Selwart | Col. Kleist | |
| Sergio Fantoni | Patriot | |
| Cristoforo De Hartungen | Commander at Venetian Square |
Production and Technical Credits
| Luchino Visconti | Director | |
| Luchino Visconti | Screenwriter | |
| Suso Cecchi D'Amico | Screenwriter | |
| Camillo Boito | Story by | |
| G.R. Aldo | Director of Photography | |
| Robert Krasker | Director of Photography | |
| Giuseppe Rotunno | Director of Photography | |
| Francesco Rosi | Assistant Director | |
| Franco Zeffirelli | Assistant Director | |
| Mario Serandrei | Editor | |
| Marcel Escoffier | Costume Designer | |
| Piero Tosi | Costume Designer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Synopsis
Against the backdrop of the Italian-Austrian war of unification, troubled Countess Livia Serpieri betrays her country for the love of an Austrian rogue, Franz Mahler. As her resources dwindle, Livia comes to realize that their love might not be as pure as she thought.
Metrics
| Legs: | 6.96 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 84.1% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 8th, 1968 (Limited) by Fleetwood Films October 26th, 2018 (Limited) by Rialto Pictures, released as Senso (1955) (Re-Release) |
| International Releases: | January 28th, 1955 (Wide) (Italy)
September 20th, 2024 (Limited) (South Korea) |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 123 minutes |
| Plot point: | Betrayal, Prostitution, Revenge, Romance, Unrequited Love, War |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Lux Film |
| Production Countries: | Italy |
| Languages: | Italian, German |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2018 | 72 | $3,984 | 1 | $3,984 | $3,984 | 2,625 | |
| Nov 2, 2018 | 70 | $3,711 | -7% | 1 | $3,711 | $11,947 | 2,626 |
| Nov 9, 2018 | 72 | $2,592 | -30% | 1 | $2,592 | $18,139 | 2,627 |
| Nov 16, 2018 | 75 | $1,161 | -55% | 1 | $1,161 | $20,308 | 2,628 |
| Nov 23, 2018 | 78 | $1,123 | -3% | 1 | $1,123 | $22,544 | 2,629 |
| Nov 30, 2018 | 66 | $1,841 | +64% | 1 | $1,841 | $23,568 | 2,630 |
| Dec 7, 2018 | 82 | $374 | -80% | 1 | $374 | $25,352 | 2,631 |
| Dec 14, 2018 | 81 | $494 | +32% | 1 | $494 | $26,700 | 2,632 |
| Jan 4, 2019 | 76 | $282 | 1 | $282 | $27,286 | 2,635 | |
| Jan 11, 2019 | 71 | $437 | +55% | 1 | $437 | $27,723 | 2,636 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2018 | - | $1,089 | 1 | $1,089 | $1,089 | 18,373 | ||
| Oct 27, 2018 | - | $1,350 | +24% | 1 | $1,350 | $2,439 | 18,374 | |
| Oct 28, 2018 | - | $1,545 | +14% | 1 | $1,545 | $3,984 | 18,375 | |
| Oct 29, 2018 | - | $1,275 | -17% | 1 | $1,275 | $5,259 | 18,376 | |
| Oct 30, 2018 | - | $948 | -26% | 1 | $948 | $6,207 | 18,377 | |
| Oct 31, 2018 | - | $480 | -49% | 1 | $480 | $6,687 | 18,378 | |
| Nov 1, 2018 | - | $1,549 | +223% | 1 | $1,549 | $8,236 | 18,379 | |
| Nov 2, 2018 | - | $1,044 | -33% | -4% | 1 | $1,044 | $9,280 | 18,380 |
| Nov 3, 2018 | - | $1,521 | +46% | +13% | 1 | $1,521 | $10,801 | 18,381 |
| Nov 4, 2018 | - | $1,146 | -25% | -26% | 1 | $1,146 | $11,947 | 18,382 |
| Nov 5, 2018 | - | $753 | -34% | -41% | 1 | $753 | $12,700 | 18,383 |
| Nov 6, 2018 | - | $1,002 | +33% | +6% | 1 | $1,002 | $13,702 | 18,384 |
| Nov 7, 2018 | - | $849 | -15% | +77% | 1 | $849 | $14,551 | 18,385 |
| Nov 8, 2018 | - | $996 | +17% | -36% | 1 | $996 | $15,547 | 18,386 |
| Nov 9, 2018 | - | $213 | -79% | -80% | 1 | $213 | $15,760 | 18,387 |
| Nov 10, 2018 | - | $1,890 | +787% | +24% | 1 | $1,890 | $17,650 | 18,388 |
| Nov 11, 2018 | - | $489 | -74% | -57% | 1 | $489 | $18,139 | 18,389 |
| Nov 12, 2018 | - | $246 | -50% | -67% | 1 | $246 | $18,385 | 18,390 |
| Nov 13, 2018 | - | $180 | -27% | -82% | 1 | $180 | $18,565 | 18,391 |
| Nov 14, 2018 | - | $366 | +103% | -57% | 1 | $366 | $18,931 | 18,392 |
| Nov 15, 2018 | - | $216 | -41% | -78% | 1 | $216 | $19,147 | 18,393 |
| Nov 16, 2018 | - | $279 | +29% | +31% | 1 | $279 | $19,426 | 18,394 |
| Nov 17, 2018 | - | $552 | +98% | -71% | 1 | $552 | $19,978 | 18,395 |
| Nov 18, 2018 | - | $330 | -40% | -33% | 1 | $330 | $20,308 | 18,396 |
| Nov 19, 2018 | - | $126 | -62% | -49% | 1 | $126 | $20,434 | 18,397 |
| Nov 20, 2018 | - | $162 | +29% | -10% | 1 | $162 | $20,596 | 18,398 |
| Nov 21, 2018 | - | $522 | +222% | +43% | 1 | $522 | $21,118 | 18,399 |
| Nov 22, 2018 | - | $303 | -42% | +40% | 1 | $303 | $21,421 | 18,400 |
| Nov 29, 2018 | - | $306 | +1% | 1 | $306 | $21,727 | 18,407 | |
| Nov 30, 2018 | - | $488 | +59% | 1 | $488 | $22,215 | 18,408 | |
| Dec 1, 2018 | - | $693 | +42% | 2 | $347 | $22,908 | 18,409 | |
| Dec 2, 2018 | - | $660 | -5% | 1 | $660 | $23,568 | 18,410 | |
| Dec 3, 2018 | - | $324 | -51% | 1 | $324 | $23,892 | 18,411 | |
| Dec 4, 2018 | - | $375 | +16% | 1 | $375 | $24,267 | 18,412 | |
| Dec 5, 2018 | - | $258 | -31% | 1 | $258 | $24,525 | 18,413 | |
| Dec 6, 2018 | - | $453 | +76% | +48% | 1 | $453 | $24,978 | 18,414 |
| Dec 7, 2018 | - | $14 | -97% | -97% | 1 | $14 | $24,992 | 18,415 |
| Dec 8, 2018 | - | $299 | +2,036% | -57% | 2 | $150 | $25,291 | 18,416 |
| Dec 9, 2018 | - | $61 | -80% | -91% | 1 | $61 | $25,352 | 18,417 |
| Dec 10, 2018 | - | $623 | +921% | +92% | 2 | $312 | $25,975 | 18,418 |
| Dec 12, 2018 | - | $103 | -60% | 1 | $103 | $26,078 | 18,420 | |
| Dec 13, 2018 | - | $128 | +24% | -72% | 1 | $128 | $26,206 | 18,421 |
| Dec 15, 2018 | - | $494 | +65% | 1 | $494 | $26,700 | 18,423 | |
| Dec 19, 2018 | - | $304 | +195% | 1 | $304 | $27,004 | 18,427 | |
| Jan 4, 2019 | - | $282 | 1 | $282 | $27,286 | 18,443 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2018 | 67 | $8,236 | 1 | $8,236 | $8,236 | 2,626 | |
| Nov 2, 2018 | 63 | $7,311 | -11% | 1 | $7,311 | $15,547 | 2,627 |
| Nov 9, 2018 | 74 | $3,600 | -51% | 1 | $3,600 | $19,147 | 2,628 |
| Nov 16, 2018 | 74 | $2,274 | -37% | 1 | $2,274 | $21,421 | 2,629 |
| Nov 23, 2018 | 88 | $306 | -87% | 1 | $306 | $21,727 | 2,630 |
| Nov 30, 2018 | 67 | $3,251 | +962% | 1 | $3,251 | $24,978 | 2,631 |
| Dec 7, 2018 | 84 | $1,228 | -62% | 1 | $1,228 | $26,206 | 2,632 |
| Jan 4, 2019 | 77 | $300 | 1 | $300 | $27,286 | 2,636 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 9/20/2024 | $913 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $5,258 | 9/26/2024 | |||
| International Total | $5,258 | 9/26/2024 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Alida Valli | Countess Livia Serpieri | |
| Farley Granger | Lieutenant Franz Mahler |
Supporting
| Heinz Moog | Count Serpieri | |
| Rina Morelli | Laura, the Maid | |
| Massimo Girotti | Roberto Ussoni | |
| Marcella Mariani | Clara | |
| Christian Marquand | Bohemian Officer | |
| Tonio Selwart | Col. Kleist | |
| Sergio Fantoni | Patriot | |
| Cristoforo De Hartungen | Commander at Venetian Square |
Production and Technical Credits
| Luchino Visconti | Director | |
| Luchino Visconti | Screenwriter | |
| Suso Cecchi D'Amico | Screenwriter | |
| Camillo Boito | Story by | |
| G.R. Aldo | Director of Photography | |
| Robert Krasker | Director of Photography | |
| Giuseppe Rotunno | Director of Photography | |
| Francesco Rosi | Assistant Director | |
| Franco Zeffirelli | Assistant Director | |
| Mario Serandrei | Editor | |
| Marcel Escoffier | Costume Designer | |
| Piero Tosi | Costume Designer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.