

The Young Caruso
1951-10-13 · 107 min · ★ 7.5
This music filled biopic follows the life of the legendary tenor Enrico Caruso from childhood poverty in Naples to the beginning of his rise to fame.
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- Directors
- Giacomo Gentilomo
- Production companies
- Asso Film
- Countries
- Italy
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Ermanno RandiEnrico Caruso
Gina LollobrigidaStella
Carlo SpositoGiovanni
Maurizio Di NardoCaruso as a boy
Lamberto PicassoVergine - Maestro di musica
Elena SangroSignora Tivaldi
Franca TamantiniCarragi - Soprano
Maria von TasnadyCarusos Mutter
Gaetano VernaCaruso's father
Nerio BernardiFrancesco Zucchi
Gian Paolo RosminoGoffredo
Gino SaltamerendaImpressario Callaro
Sandro RuffiniNarratoreTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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