The Young Caruso
Enrico Caruso - Leggenda di una voce
“The true inside story of time's greatest tenor.”
Synopsis
This music filled biopic follows the life of the legendary tenor Enrico Caruso from childhood poverty in Naples to the beginning of his rise to fame.
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Ermanno Randi
Enrico Caruso
Gina Lollobrigida
Stella
Carlo Sposito
Giovanni
Maurizio Di Nardo
Caruso as a boy
Lamberto Picasso
Vergine - Maestro di musica
Elena Sangro
Signora Tivaldi
Ciro Scafa
Luigi Gregorio Proboscide
Franca Tamantini
Carragi - Soprano
Mimì Ferrari
Pia De Doses
Maria von Tasnady
Carusos Mutter
Gaetano Verna
Caruso's father
Nerio Bernardi
Francesco Zucchi
Gian Paolo Rosmino
Goffredo
Romano Laurienzo
Gino Saltamerenda
Impressario Callaro
Roberto Spiombi
Teresa Rosmino
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 2, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giacomo Gentilomo
- Screenplay & Story
- Fulvio Palmieri, Giovanna Soria, Maleno Malenotti, Giacomo Gentilomo
- Original Score
- Carlo Franci
- Original Title
- Enrico Caruso - Leggenda di una voce
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Asso Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giacomo Gentilomo
Fulvio Palmieri, Giovanna Soria, Maleno Malenotti, Giacomo Gentilomo, Frank Thieß
Carlo Franci
Tino Santoni
Elsa Dubbini
Maleno Malenotti
Department Leadership Roster
Giacomo Gentilomo
Director
Maleno Malenotti
Producer
Tino Santoni
Director of Photography
Fulvio Palmieri
Screenplay
Giovanna Soria
Screenplay
Maleno Malenotti
Screenplay
Giacomo Gentilomo
Screenplay
Alberto Boccianti
Production Design
Amleto Bonetti
Production Design
Elsa Dubbini
Editor
Maria De Matteis
Costume Design
Carlo Franci
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Young Caruso
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Young Caruso about?
This music filled biopic follows the life of the legendary tenor Enrico Caruso from childhood poverty in Naples to the beginning of his rise to fame.
Who directed The Young Caruso?
The Young Caruso was directed by Giacomo Gentilomo.
Who stars in The Young Caruso?
The principal cast of The Young Caruso includes Ermanno Randi, Gina Lollobrigida, Carlo Sposito, Maurizio Di Nardo, Lamberto Picasso.
When was The Young Caruso released and how long is it?
The Young Caruso was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Young Caruso?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Young Caruso was composed by Carlo Franci.
Is The Young Caruso based on a book or true story?
The Young Caruso is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frank Thieß".