The Great Caruso (1951)
The Great Caruso is a 1951 drama movie directed by Richard Thorpe, with a running time of 1h 49m. It stars Mario Lanza, Ann Blyth and Dorothy Kirsten.
Enrico Caruso's only passion is to sing. For that, he leaves his hometown of Naples, Italy, and travels to America to sing for the Metropolitan Opera. At first, his lack of education and poor background make him an outcast in the high-class opera world. Eventually, his voice wins him both fans and the hand of his love, Dorothy. But his nonstop pace and desire to perform at any cost eventually take their toll on the singer's health.
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What is The Great Caruso about?
Enrico Caruso's only passion is to sing. For that, he leaves his hometown of Naples, Italy, and travels to America to sing for the Metropolitan Opera. At first, his lack of education and poor background make him an outcast in the high-class opera world. Eventually, his voice wins him both fans and the hand of his love, Dorothy. But his nonstop pace and desire to perform at any cost eventually take their toll on the singer's health.
When was The Great Caruso released?
The Great Caruso was released on 16 April 1951.
How long is The Great Caruso?
The Great Caruso runs 1h 49m.
Who made The Great Caruso?
The Great Caruso was directed by Richard Thorpe.
Cast
- Mario Lanza as Enrico Caruso
- Ann Blyth as Dorothy Benjamin
- Dorothy Kirsten as Louise Heggar
- Jarmila Novotná as Maria Selka
- Richard Hageman as Carlo Santi
- Carl Benton Reid as Park Benjamin
- Eduard Franz as Giulio Gatti-Casazza
- Ludwig Donath as Alfredo Brazzi
- Alan Napier as Jean de Reszke
- Blanche Thebom as Vocalist - Opera Montage
- Teresa Celli as Vocalist - Opera Montage
- Nicola Moscona as Vocalist - Opera Montage