Casanova's Big Night
“The hilarious story of Casanova - history's greatest wolf !”
Synopsis
Italy 1757, Pippo Popolino, a lowly tailor, disguises himself as the great Casanova in order to romance the attractive widow Francesca. He little suspects what awaits him... Locked into the incongruous role by the desperation of the real Casanova's creditors, Pippo must journey to Venice on a delicate mission far beyond his capabilities.
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Bob Hope
Pippo Popolino
Joan Fontaine
Francesca Bruni
Audrey Dalton
Elena Di Gambetta
Basil Rathbone
Lucio / Narrator
Hugh Marlowe
Stefano Di Gambetta
Arnold Moss
The Doge
John Carradine
Foressi
John Hoyt
Maggiorin
Hope Emerson
Duchess of Castelbello
Robert Hutton
Raphael, Duc of Castelbello
Lon Chaney Jr.
Emo, the Murderer
Raymond Burr
Bragadin
Frieda Inescort
Signora Di Gambetta
Frank Puglia
Carabaccio
Paul Cavanagh
Signor Alberto Di Gambetta
Romo Vincent
Giovanni
Henry Brandon
Capt. Rugello
Natalie Schafer
Signora Foressi
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 7, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Z. McLeod
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Kanter, Edmund L. Hartmann, Aubrey Wisberg
- Original Score
- Lyn Murray
- Original Title
- Casanova's Big Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Z. McLeod
Hal Kanter, Edmund L. Hartmann, Aubrey Wisberg
Lyn Murray
Lionel Lindon
Ellsworth Hoagland
Paul Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Kanter
Writer
Edmund L. Hartmann
Writer
Norman Z. McLeod
Director
Edith Head
Costume Design
Lyn Murray
Original Music Composer
Yvonne Wood
Costume Design
Paul Jones
Producer
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
Ellsworth Hoagland
Editor
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 Casanova's Big Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Casanova's Big Night about?
Italy 1757, Pippo Popolino, a lowly tailor, disguises himself as the great Casanova in order to romance the attractive widow Francesca. He little suspects what awaits him... Locked into the incongruous role by the desperation of the real Casanova's creditors, Pippo must journey to Venice on a delicate mission far beyond his capabilities.
Who directed Casanova's Big Night?
Casanova's Big Night was directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
Who stars in Casanova's Big Night?
The principal cast of Casanova's Big Night includes Bob Hope, Joan Fontaine, Audrey Dalton, Basil Rathbone, Hugh Marlowe.
When was Casanova's Big Night released and how long is it?
Casanova's Big Night was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Casanova's Big Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Casanova's Big Night was composed by Lyn Murray.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Casanova's Big Night?
Casanova's Big Night holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).