Serenade
“The Thrill of His Voice! Thrill of a Great Story!”
Synopsis
A wealthy woman discovers a vineyard worker with a beautiful operatic singing voice. She helps make him a star but then breaks his heart. He flees in misery to Mexico where he meets a sweet farm girl.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Serenade (1956) Official Trailer - Joan Fontaine, Mario Lanza Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-25
Top Cast
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Mario Lanza
Damon Vincenti
Joan Fontaine
Kendall Hale
Sara Montiel
Juana Montes
Vincent Price
Charles Winthrop
Joseph Calleia
Marcatello
Harry Bellaver
Tonio
Vince Edwards
Marco Roselli
Silvio Minciotti
Lardelli
Frank Puglia
Manuel Montes
Edward Platt
Everett Carter
Licia Albanese
Desdemona in 'Otello'
Jean Fenn
Soprano in San Francisco
Abdullah Abbas
Accident Witness (uncredited)
Martha Acker
American Woman (uncredited)
Stephen Bekassy
Russell Hanson (uncredited)
Richard Cable
Shepherd Boy in 'L'Arlesiana' (uncredited)
James Conaty
Opera Attendee (uncredited)
Joe DeAngelo
Busboy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 23, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Ivan Goff, Ben Roberts, John Twist
- Original Score
- Ray Heindorf
- Original Title
- Serenade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Mann
Ivan Goff, Ben Roberts, John Twist, James M. Cain
Ray Heindorf
J. Peverell Marley
William H. Ziegler
Henry Blanke
Department Leadership Roster
Ivan Goff
Screenplay
Anthony Mann
Director
Ben Roberts
Screenplay
John Twist
Screenplay
Henry Blanke
Producer
Ray Heindorf
Original Music Composer
William H. Ziegler
Editor
J. Peverell Marley
Director of Photography
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
Edward Carrere
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Serenade
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Serenade about?
A wealthy woman discovers a vineyard worker with a beautiful operatic singing voice. She helps make him a star but then breaks his heart. He flees in misery to Mexico where he meets a sweet farm girl.
Who directed Serenade?
Serenade was directed by Anthony Mann.
Who stars in Serenade?
The principal cast of Serenade includes Mario Lanza, Joan Fontaine, Sara Montiel, Vincent Price, Joseph Calleia.
When was Serenade released and how long is it?
Serenade was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Serenade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Serenade was composed by Ray Heindorf.
Is Serenade based on a book or true story?
Serenade is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James M. Cain".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Serenade?
Serenade holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).