Retroscena
Synopsis
Called to perform at the Scala, a young baritone begins a transatlantic romance with a famous pianist. The singer, having been skewered by a critic after his last performance in Milan, attempts to find a way to win over the audience and the critics, while wooing his love interest.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Filippo Romito
Il baritone Alberto De Sanni
Elisa Cegani
Diana Martelli, la pianista
Camillo Pilotto
Parsifal Bernocchio
Lia Orlandini
Mirna Martelli, la zia di Diana
Enzo Biliotti
Silvio Dentice
Ugo Ceseri
Terenzio
Giovanni Grasso
Il commissario
Fausto Guerzoni
Il vice commissario
Ermanno Roveri
Un giornalista
Romolo Costa
Sablonscky
Mario Pucci
Il portiere dall'albergo
Oretta Fiume
La fioraia a bordo
Cesare Zoppetti
Il portiere dell'uscita degli artisti
Federico Collino
Il portieredell'entrata al palcoscenico
Achille Majeroni
Un signore a bordo
Sandro Dani
Il funzionario della stazione
Nino Eller
Il controllore alla stazione
Nino Crisman
Un cameriere a bordo
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alessandro Blasetti
- Screenplay & Story
- Alessandro Blasetti, Ettore Maria Margadonna, Pietro Germi
- Original Title
- Retroscena
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alessandro Blasetti
Alessandro Blasetti, Ettore Maria Margadonna, Pietro Germi
Department Leadership Roster
Alessandro Blasetti
Director
Alessandro Blasetti
Writer
Ettore Maria Margadonna
Writer
Pietro Germi
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Retroscena
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What is Retroscena about?
Called to perform at the Scala, a young baritone begins a transatlantic romance with a famous pianist. The singer, having been skewered by a critic after his last performance in Milan, attempts to find a way to win over the audience and the critics, while wooing his love interest.
Who directed Retroscena?
Retroscena was directed by Alessandro Blasetti.
Who stars in Retroscena?
The principal cast of Retroscena includes Filippo Romito, Elisa Cegani, Camillo Pilotto, Lia Orlandini, Enzo Biliotti.
When was Retroscena released and how long is it?
Retroscena was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.