Carousel(1956)
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Carousel Synopsis
Billy Bigelow has been dead for 15 years. Now outside the pearly gates, he long ago waived his right to go back to Earth for a day. He has heard that there is a problem with his family: namely with his wife Julie Bigelow, née Jordan, and his child he hasn't met. He would now like to head back to Earth to assist in rectifying the problem; but before he may go, he has to get permission from the gatekeeper by telling him his story. Adapted from the Rodgers and Hammerstein hit Broadway musical.
Carousel (1956) is a music and romance film directed by Henry King, released on February 16, 1956 with a runtime of 2h 8m. It stars Gordon MacRae, Shirley Jones, Cameron Mitchell and Barbara Ruick. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 86 ratings.
- Director:
- Henry King
- Writers:
- Henry Ephron, Phoebe Ephron, Benjamin Glazer
- Producers:
- Henry Ephron
- Cinematographer:
- Charles G. Clarke
- Composer:
- Richard Rodgers
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Budget:
- $3,300,000
- Revenue:
- $3,750,000
- Status:
- Released
Carousel (1956) Trailer
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Carousel Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gordon MacRae
as Billy Bigelow
Shirley Jones
as Julie Jordan
Cameron Mitchell
as Jigger Craigin
Barbara Ruick
as Carrie Pipperidge
Claramae Turner
as Cousin Nettie
Robert Rounseville
as Mr. Enoch Snow
Gene Lockhart
as Starkeeper / Dr. Selden
Audrey Christie
as Mrs. Mullin
Susan Luckey
as Louise Bigelow
- William LeMassena
William LeMassena
as Heavenly Friend
John Dehner
as Mr. Bascombe
Jacques d'Amboise
as Louise's 'Starlight Carnival' Dancing Partner
Key crew
Directed by Henry King, written by Henry Ephron, Phoebe Ephron and Benjamin Glazer, produced by Henry Ephron.
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Carousel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 86 ratings.
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Carousel – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Carousel online?
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Carousel (1956) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Carousel?
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The main cast of Carousel (1956) includes Gordon MacRae, Shirley Jones, Cameron Mitchell, Barbara Ruick and Claramae Turner. The film was directed by Henry King. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Carousel released?
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Carousel was released on February 16, 1956 and runs for 2h 8m.
Is Carousel worth watching?
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Carousel (1956) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 86 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Carousel?
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Yes. The official Carousel trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.