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In the Hand of Dante

In the Hand of Dante

20254.82h 40m

Overview

A handwritten manuscript of Dante Alighieri's poem "The Divine Comedy" makes its way from a priest to a mob boss in New York City, where it is taken by author Nick Tosches after he's asked to verify its authenticity.

Directed by Julian Schnabel
Written by Julian Schnabel, Louise Kugelberg, Nick Tosches
Produced by Jon Kilik, Francesco Melzi d'Eril, Olmo Schnabel
Box OfficeBudget: $25.0M0

Top Cast

Oscar Isaac

Oscar Isaac

Nick / Dante

Gal Gadot

Gal Gadot

Giulietta / Gemma

Gerard Butler

Gerard Butler

Louie / Pope Bonifacio VIII

John Malkovich

John Malkovich

Joe Black

Louis Cancelmi

Louis Cancelmi

Lefty / Guido Novello da Polenta

Sabrina Impacciatore

Sabrina Impacciatore

Dr. Susanna Pulice

Franco Nero

Franco Nero

Don Lecco

Benjamin Clementine

Benjamin Clementine

Mephistopheles

Paolo Bonacelli

Paolo Bonacelli

Priest of Alcamo

Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsese

Isaiah

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or bookmanuscriptdante

About In the Hand of Dante

In the Hand of Dante is a crime, drama film released in 2025 exploring themes of based on novel or book, manuscript, dante. Directed by Julian Schnabel, it stars Oscar Isaac, Gal Gadot, Gerard Butler. A handwritten manuscript of Dante Alighieri's poem "The Divine Comedy" makes its way from a priest to a mob boss in New York City, where it is taken by author Nick Tosches after he's asked to verify its authenticity.

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