Giuseppe Verdi (1953)
The life and loves of great composer Giuseppe Verdi are played against a background of the great operas of the 19th Century. A tender love story of his successful and turbulent life, with more than 20 excerpts from his acclaimed operas.
- Date of release
- 1953-12-22
- TMDB
- 6.8 / 10 (5)
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Genres
- Drama, Music
- Director
- Raffaello Matarazzo
Casting
- Pierre Cressoy — Giuseppe Verdi
- Anna Maria Ferrero — Margherita Barezzi Verdi
- Gaby André — Giuseppina Strepponi
- Sandro Ruffini — Impr. Marelli
- Camillo Pilotto — Antonio Barezzi
- Laura Gore — Berberina Streppono
- Loris Gizzi — Gioacchino Rossini
- Emilio Cigoli — Gaetano Donizetti
- Irene Genna — Violetta
- Mario Del Monaco — Francesco Tamagno
- Tito Gobbi — Singer - baritone
- Gianni Agus — (uncredited)
Interesting facts
Giuseppe Verdi, released theatrically in the US as The Life and Music of Giuseppe Verdi and on video as Verdi, the King of Melody, is a 1953 Italian biographical musical melodrama film starring Pierre Cressoy and directed by Raffaello Matarazzo. It is based on adult life events of the composer Giuseppe Verdi. The film was a commercial success, grossing over 957 million lire at the Italian box office.
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