Carousel
“More than your eyes have ever seen!”
Synopsis
Billy Bigelow has been dead for 15 years. Now outside the pearly gates, he long ago waived his right to go back to Earth for a day. He has heard that there is a problem with his family: namely with his wife Julie Bigelow, née Jordan, and his child he hasn't met. He would now like to head back to Earth to assist in rectifying the problem; but before he may go, he has to get permission from the gatekeeper by telling him his story. Adapted from the Rodgers and Hammerstein hit Broadway musical.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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CAROUSEL 60th Anniversary - Fathom Events TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-15
Top Cast
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Gordon MacRae
Billy Bigelow
Shirley Jones
Julie Jordan
Cameron Mitchell
Jigger Craigin
Barbara Ruick
Carrie Pipperidge
Claramae Turner
Cousin Nettie
Robert Rounseville
Mr. Enoch Snow
Gene Lockhart
Starkeeper / Dr. Selden
Audrey Christie
Mrs. Mullin
Susan Luckey
Louise Bigelow
William LeMassena
Heavenly Friend
John Dehner
Mr. Bascombe
Jacques d'Amboise
Louise's 'Starlight Carnival' Dancing Partner
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 16, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.14x
+$450K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry King
- Screenplay & Story
- Phoebe Ephron, Henry Ephron
- Original Score
- Richard Rodgers
- Original Title
- Carousel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Budget
- $3.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.8M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry King
Phoebe Ephron, Henry Ephron, Benjamin Glazer, Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers, Ferenc Molnár
Richard Rodgers
Charles G. Clarke
William Reynolds
Henry Ephron
Department Leadership Roster
Phoebe Ephron
Screenplay
Henry King
Director
Henry Ephron
Screenplay
William Reynolds
Editor
Mary Wills
Costume Design
Charles G. Clarke
Director of Photography
Henry Ephron
Producer
Richard Rodgers
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Carousel.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carousel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Carousel about?
Billy Bigelow has been dead for 15 years. Now outside the pearly gates, he long ago waived his right to go back to Earth for a day. He has heard that there is a problem with his family: namely with his wife Julie Bigelow, née Jordan, and his child he hasn't met. He would now like to head back to Earth to assist in rectifying the problem; but before he may go, he has to get permission from the gatekeeper by telling him his story. Adapted from the Rodgers and Hammerstein hit Broadway musical.
Who directed Carousel?
Carousel was directed by Henry King.
Who stars in Carousel?
The principal cast of Carousel includes Gordon MacRae, Shirley Jones, Cameron Mitchell, Barbara Ruick, Claramae Turner.
When was Carousel released and how long is it?
Carousel was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
What was the box office and production budget of Carousel?
Carousel had a reported production budget of $3.3M and grossed $3.8M at the worldwide box office (1.14 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Carousel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carousel was composed by Richard Rodgers.
Is Carousel based on a book or true story?
Carousel is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Oscar Hammerstein II".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Carousel?
Carousel holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).