The Medium
“For the first time in the medium of the motion picture comes the full power of music and drama!”
Synopsis
Madame Flora is terrified when she perceives a supernatural presence during one of her fraudulent séances...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 4, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gian Carlo Menotti
- Screenplay & Story
- Gian Carlo Menotti
- Original Score
- Gian Carlo Menotti
- Original Title
- The Medium
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Transfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gian Carlo Menotti
Gian Carlo Menotti
Gian Carlo Menotti
Enzo Serafin
Alexander Hammid
Walter Lowendahl
Department Leadership Roster
Gian Carlo Menotti
Director
Elio Costanzi
Costume Design
Walter Lowendahl
Producer
Alexander Hammid
Editor
Enzo Serafin
Director of Photography
Gian Carlo Menotti
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Medium
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Medium about?
Madame Flora is terrified when she perceives a supernatural presence during one of her fraudulent séances...
Who directed The Medium?
The Medium was directed by Gian Carlo Menotti.
Who stars in The Medium?
The principal cast of The Medium includes Marie Powers, Belva Kibler, Beverly Dame, Donald Morgan, Anna Maria Alberghetti.
When was The Medium released and how long is it?
The Medium was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Medium?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Medium was composed by Gian Carlo Menotti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Medium?
The Medium holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).