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Giuseppe Verdi, released theatrically in the USA as The Life and Music of Giuseppe Verdi and on video as Verdi, the King of Melody, is a 1953 Italian biographical film starring Pierre Cressoy and directed by Raffaello Matarazzo. It is based on adult life events of the composer Giuseppe Verdi. The film was a commercial success, grossing over 957 million lire at the Italian box office.
Original Release
12/22/1953
US Release
05/01/1957
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Pierre Cressoy | Giuseppe Verdi |
| Anna Maria Ferrero | Margherita Barezzi Verdi |
| Gaby André | Giuseppina Strepponi |
| Sandro Ruffini | Impr. Marelli |
| Camillo Pilotto | Antonio Barezzi |
| Laura Gore | Berberina Streppono |
| Loris Gizzi | Gioacchino Rossini |
| Emilio Cigoli | Gaetano Donizetti |
| Irene Genna | Violetta |
| Mario Del Monaco | Francesco Tamagno / tenore - Francesco Tamagno |
Directors
Writers
Raffaello Matarazzo, Leonardo Benvenuti, Liana Ferri, Maleno Malenotti, Mario Monicelli, Piero Pierotti, Giovanna Soria
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Pierre Cressoy | Giuseppe Verdi |
| Anna Maria Ferrero | Margherita Barezzi Verdi |
| Gaby André | Giuseppina Strepponi |
| Sandro Ruffini | Impr. Marelli |
| Camillo Pilotto | Antonio Barezzi |
| Laura Gore | Berberina Streppono |
| Loris Gizzi | Gioacchino Rossini |
| Emilio Cigoli | Gaetano Donizetti |
| Irene Genna | Violetta |
| Mario Del Monaco | Francesco Tamagno / tenore - Francesco Tamagno |
| Tito Gobbi | Singer - baritone |
| Enzo Biliotti | Impr. Martini |
| Aldo Bufi Landi | Alexandre Dumas figlio |
| Guido Celano | Victor Hugo |
| Eduardo de Santis | Muzio |
| Vito De Taranto | Singer - basso |
| Franca Dominici | Moglie Di Rossini |
| Mario Ferrari | Ufficiale Austriaco |
| Teresa Franchini | Old lady |
| Enrico Glori | Funz. teatro La Fenice |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Maleno Malenotti | Producer |
