The Great Caruso
“The Intimate Story of a Man with a Voice as Great as His Heart!”
Synopsis
Enrico Caruso's only passion is to sing. For that, he leaves his hometown of Naples, Italy, and travels to America to sing for the Metropolitan Opera. At first, his lack of education and poor background make him an outcast in the high-class opera world. Eventually, his voice wins him both fans and the hand of his love, Dorothy. But his nonstop pace and desire to perform at any cost eventually take their toll on the singer's health.
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THE GREAT CARUSO - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-25
Top Cast
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Mario Lanza
Enrico Caruso
Ann Blyth
Dorothy Benjamin
Dorothy Kirsten
Louise Heggar
Jarmila Novotná
Maria Selka
Richard Hageman
Carlo Santi
Carl Benton Reid
Park Benjamin
Eduard Franz
Giulio Gatti-Casazza
Ludwig Donath
Alfredo Brazzi
Alan Napier
Jean de Reszke
Blanche Thebom
Vocalist - Opera Montage
Teresa Celli
Vocalist - Opera Montage
Nicola Moscona
Vocalist - Opera Montage
Giuseppe Valdengo
Vocalist - Opera Montage
Lucine Amara
Vocalist - Opera Montage
Marina Koshetz
Vocalist - Opera Montage
George Chakiris
Dancer (uncredited)
Mae Clarke
Woman (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Front Row Audience Member at 'Lucia di Lammermoor' (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 16, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 4, 1999
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Thorpe
- Screenplay & Story
- William Ludwig
- Original Score
- Ernesto De Curtis, Johnny Green, Irving Aaronson
- Original Title
- The Great Caruso
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Thorpe
William Ludwig
Ernesto De Curtis, Johnny Green, Irving Aaronson
Joseph Ruttenberg
Gene Ruggiero
Joe Pasternak
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Thorpe
Director
William Ludwig
Writer
Joseph Ruttenberg
Director of Photography
Gene Ruggiero
Editor
Joe Pasternak
Producer
Johnny Green
Original Music Composer
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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 The Great Caruso
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What is The Great Caruso about?
Enrico Caruso's only passion is to sing. For that, he leaves his hometown of Naples, Italy, and travels to America to sing for the Metropolitan Opera. At first, his lack of education and poor background make him an outcast in the high-class opera world. Eventually, his voice wins him both fans and the hand of his love, Dorothy. But his nonstop pace and desire to perform at any cost eventually take their toll on the singer's health.
Who directed The Great Caruso?
The Great Caruso was directed by Richard Thorpe.
Who stars in The Great Caruso?
The principal cast of The Great Caruso includes Mario Lanza, Ann Blyth, Dorothy Kirsten, Jarmila Novotná, Richard Hageman.
When was The Great Caruso released and how long is it?
The Great Caruso was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great Caruso?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Caruso was composed by Ernesto De Curtis, Johnny Green, Irving Aaronson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Caruso?
The Great Caruso holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).