For the First Time(1959)
His new singing romance!
For the First Time Synopsis
In this musical, a tempermental opera singer falls in love with a hearing-impaired young woman.
For the First Time (1959) is a romance and drama film directed by Rudolph Maté, released on February 26, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Mario Lanza, Johanna von Koczian, Zsa Zsa Gabor and Kurt Kasznar. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Rudolph Maté
- Writers:
- Andrew Solt
- Cinematographer:
- Aldo Tonti
- Composer:
- George Stoll
- Production:
- Corona Filmproduktion, Orion Films, Titanus
- Status:
- Released
For the First Time (1959) Trailer
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For the First Time Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mario Lanza
as Tonio Costa
Johanna von Koczian
as Christa
Zsa Zsa Gabor
as Gloria de Vadnuz
Kurt Kasznar
as Ladislas Tabory
Hans Söhnker
as Prof. Bruckner
Annie Rosar
as Mathilde
Peter Capell
as Intendant Huebner
Walter Rilla
as Dr. Bessart
Nico
as blonde girl
Key crew
Directed by Rudolph Maté, written by Andrew Solt.
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For the First Time Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 8 ratings.
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For the First Time – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch For the First Time online?
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For the First Time (1959) is available to stream on Cultpix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in For the First Time?
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The main cast of For the First Time (1959) includes Mario Lanza, Johanna von Koczian, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Kurt Kasznar and Hans Söhnker. The film was directed by Rudolph Maté. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was For the First Time released?
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For the First Time was released on February 26, 1959 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is For the First Time worth watching?
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For the First Time (1959) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for For the First Time?
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Yes. The official For the First Time trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.