The Legend of Valentino
“A Romantic Fiction”
Synopsis
An embellished dramatization of the career and personal life of actor Rudolph Valentino, widely regarded as the screen's first male sex symbol.
Top Cast
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Franco Nero
Rudolph Valentino
Suzanne Pleshette
June Mathis
Judd Hirsch
Jack Auerbach
Lesley Ann Warren
Laura Lorraine
Milton Berle
Jesse Lasky
Yvette Mimieux
Natacha Rambova
Harold J. Stone
Sam Baldwin
Constance Forslund
Silent Star
Alicia Bond
Nazimova
Michael Thoma
Rex Ingram
Brenda Venus
Constance Carr
Ruben Moreno
Mexican Mayor
Penny Santon
Madame Tullio
Jane Alice Brandon
Teenage Girl
George Kramer
Second Director
Montana Smoyer
Buxom Lady
Abraham Alvarez
Policeman
Frank Baxter
Third Director
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melville Shavelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Melville Shavelson
- Original Score
- Charles Fox
- Original Title
- The Legend of Valentino
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Spelling-Goldberg Productions, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melville Shavelson
Melville Shavelson
Charles Fox
Archie R. Dalzell
John Woodcock
Aaron Spelling, Leonard Goldberg
Department Leadership Roster
Archie R. Dalzell
Director of Photography
Aaron Spelling
Producer
Leonard Goldberg
Producer
Melville Shavelson
Director
Melville Shavelson
Writer
John Woodcock
Editor
Nolan Miller
Costume Design
Charles Fox
Original Music Composer
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 Legend of Valentino
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Legend of Valentino about?
An embellished dramatization of the career and personal life of actor Rudolph Valentino, widely regarded as the screen's first male sex symbol.
Who directed The Legend of Valentino?
The Legend of Valentino was directed by Melville Shavelson.
Who stars in The Legend of Valentino?
The principal cast of The Legend of Valentino includes Franco Nero, Suzanne Pleshette, Judd Hirsch, Lesley Ann Warren, Milton Berle.
When was The Legend of Valentino released and how long is it?
The Legend of Valentino was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Legend of Valentino?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Legend of Valentino was composed by Charles Fox.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Legend of Valentino?
The Legend of Valentino holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).