Amahl and the Night Visitors
Synopsis
The historic, original, live airing of what would become an annual Christmas tradition throughout the 1950s, this opera tells the story of Amahl, a crippled shepherd boy, and his destitute mother, who provide temporary shelter to three men who are following a star to the newly-born Christ child.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kirk Browning, Gian Carlo Menotti
- Screenplay & Story
- Gian Carlo Menotti
- Original Score
- Gian Carlo Menotti
- Original Title
- Amahl and the Night Visitors
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirk Browning, Gian Carlo Menotti
Gian Carlo Menotti
Gian Carlo Menotti
Samuel Chotzinoff
Department Leadership Roster
Kirk Browning
Director
Gian Carlo Menotti
Director
Samuel Chotzinoff
Producer
Eugene Berman
Production Design
Eugene Berman
Costume Design
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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What is Amahl and the Night Visitors about?
The historic, original, live airing of what would become an annual Christmas tradition throughout the 1950s, this opera tells the story of Amahl, a crippled shepherd boy, and his destitute mother, who provide temporary shelter to three men who are following a star to the newly-born Christ child.
Who directed Amahl and the Night Visitors?
Amahl and the Night Visitors was directed by Kirk Browning, Gian Carlo Menotti.
Who stars in Amahl and the Night Visitors?
The principal cast of Amahl and the Night Visitors includes Chet Allen, Rosemary Kuhlmann, Andrew McKinley, David Aiken, Leon Lishner.
When was Amahl and the Night Visitors released and how long is it?
Amahl and the Night Visitors was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Amahl and the Night Visitors?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Amahl and the Night Visitors was composed by Gian Carlo Menotti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Amahl and the Night Visitors?
Amahl and the Night Visitors holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).