Philippe Noiret (Alfredo), Salvatore Cascio (young Totò), Jacques Perrin (adult Salvatore) Ennio Morricone
: Totò befriends the grizzled projectionist, Alfredo , who eventually becomes a father figure and mentor. Alfredo teaches Totò how to operate the projector, despite the physical and social challenges of the time. Nuovo Cinema Paradiso
: After a theater fire leaves Alfredo blind, young Totò rescues him and takes over as the village projectionist. Philippe Noiret (Alfredo)