The Great Caruso (1951) movie poster

The Great Caruso

1951 · 109 min · Director: Richard Thorpe

The Great Caruso (1951) is a music drama, directed by Richard Thorpe. It stars Mario Lanza and Ann Blyth. It brings a real-life story to the screen. The 109-minute film holds an audience score of 5.9/10.

What The Great Caruso Is 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.

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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.

Where can I watch The Great Caruso?

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How long is The Great Caruso?

The Great Caruso runs for 109 minutes (1h 49m).

When did The Great Caruso come out?

The Great Caruso was released in 1951.

Who directed The Great Caruso?

The Great Caruso was directed by Richard Thorpe.

Who stars in The Great Caruso?

The Great Caruso stars Mario Lanza, Ann Blyth, Dorothy Kirsten, Jarmila Novotná.

What is The Great Caruso's rating?

The Great Caruso holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 5.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 66 out of 100.

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