Harlem Aria
Synopsis
An aspiring opera singer from Harlem teams up with a charismatic busker and a kindhearted hustler to share his voice with the world, and teaches his two newfound friends the importance of taking your destiny into your own hands. Anton (Gabriel Casseus) lives in Harlem with his aunt. He dreams of moving to Italy and becoming a famous opera singer, and though he's been blessed with a magnificent singing voice, his passion has made him an outsider in his neighborhood. Running away from home, Anton meets passionate street pianist Matthew (Christian Carmago) and together the two begin drawing large, appreciate crowds on the street. Working the crowd as they do their thing is Wes (Damon Wayans), whose natural charm always gets the cash flowing. And while life on the streets is never easy, Anton, Matthew, and Wes soon discover that by following their dreams, they may find a means of transforming their lives forever.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 5, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Jennings
- Screenplay & Story
- William Jennings
- Original Score
- Jeff Beal, Fabian Cooke
- Original Title
- Harlem Aria
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Alive Entertainment, Kintop Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Jennings
William Jennings
Jeff Beal, Fabian Cooke
John Fahy, Sabine Hoffman
Hale Coughlin, Linda Moran, Philip von Alvensleben, Deepak Nayar
Department Leadership Roster
William Jennings
Director
Linda Moran
Producer
Philip von Alvensleben
Producer
Deepak Nayar
Producer
Jeff Beal
Original Music Composer
Fabian Cooke
Original Music Composer
John Fahy
Editor
Sabine Hoffman
Editor
William Jennings
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Harlem Aria
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Harlem Aria about?
An aspiring opera singer from Harlem teams up with a charismatic busker and a kindhearted hustler to share his voice with the world, and teaches his two newfound friends the importance of taking your destiny into your own hands. Anton (Gabriel Casseus) lives in Harlem with his aunt. He dreams of moving to Italy and becoming a famous opera singer, and though he's been blessed with a magnificent singing voice, his passion has made him an outsider in his neighborhood. Running away from home, Anton meets passionate street pianist Matthew (Christian Carmago) and together the two begin drawing large, appreciate crowds on the street. Working the crowd as they do their thing is Wes (Damon Wayans), whose natural charm always gets the cash flowing. And while life on the streets is never easy, Anton, Matthew, and Wes soon discover that by following their dreams, they may find a means of transforming their lives forever.
Who directed Harlem Aria?
Harlem Aria was directed by William Jennings.
Who stars in Harlem Aria?
The principal cast of Harlem Aria includes Damon Wayans, Gabriel Casseus, Christian Camargo, Malik Yoba, Paul Sorvino.
When was Harlem Aria released and how long is it?
Harlem Aria was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Harlem Aria?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Harlem Aria was composed by Jeff Beal, Fabian Cooke.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Harlem Aria?
Harlem Aria holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).