The Great Caruso
"The Intimate Story of a Man with a Voice as Great as His Heart!"
Originally released in 1951. The Great Caruso is a drama/music film. directed by Richard Thorpe.
Starring Mario Lanza, Ann Blyth, and Dorothy Kirsten
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 16, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (19 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mario Lanza
as Enrico Caruso
Ann Blyth
as Dorothy Benjamin
Dorothy Kirsten
as Louise Heggar
Jarmila Novotná
as Maria Selka
Richard Hageman
as Carlo Santi
Carl Benton Reid
as Park Benjamin
Eduard Franz
as Giulio Gatti-Casazza
Ludwig Donath
as Alfredo Brazzi
Alan Napier
as Jean de Reszke
Blanche Thebom
as Vocalist - Opera Montage
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
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 backg...
Who directed The Great Caruso?
The Great Caruso was directed by Richard Thorpe.
How long is The Great Caruso?
The Great Caruso has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was The Great Caruso released?
The Great Caruso was released on April 16, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Great Caruso?
The main cast of The Great Caruso includes Mario Lanza, Ann Blyth, Dorothy Kirsten, Jarmila Novotná, Richard Hageman.