Mad About Opera(1948)
Follie per l'opera
Mad About Opera Synopsis
This story took place during World War II. A group of Italians living in London are raising funds to rebuild a Catholic cathedral that was bombed by the Nazis. To this end, they organized a concert, the proceeds of which would go toward the construction. The project was led by journalist Carlo Scala. He faced and overcame many difficulties in organizing the event, but he handled them with honor, and the performance by leading Italian singers took place. He was assisted in this by the incomparable Dora Scala.
Mad About Opera (1948) is a comedy and music film directed by Mario Costa, released on August 10, 1948. It stars Gino Bechi, Maria Caniglia, Tito Gobbi and Gina Lollobrigida. Viewers rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Mario Costa
- Writers:
- Mario Costa, Giovanna Soria, Steno
- Producers:
- Maleno Malenotti
- Cinematographer:
- Mario Bava
- Production:
- GE.S.I. Cinematografica, Scalera Film
- Status:
- Released
Mad About Opera Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gino Bechi
as Gino
Maria Caniglia
as Self
Tito Gobbi
as Self
Gina Lollobrigida
as Dora Scala - la fidanzata di Guido
Carlo Campanini
as Carlo Scala - il zio di Dora
Constance Dowling
as Margaret Jones
Aroldo Tieri
as Guido Marchi
Aldo Silvani
as Don Antonio Capenno
Lamberto Picasso
as McLean
Franca Marzi
as Carmen
Guglielmo Barnabò
as Il direttore del Covent Garden
Nico Pepe
as L'amico scrocone di Scala
Key crew
Directed by Mario Costa, written by Mario Costa, Giovanna Soria and Steno, produced by Maleno Malenotti.
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Mad About Opera Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Mad About Opera – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Mad About Opera?
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The main cast of Mad About Opera (1948) includes Gino Bechi, Maria Caniglia, Tito Gobbi, Gina Lollobrigida and Carlo Campanini. The film was directed by Mario Costa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mad About Opera released?
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Mad About Opera was released on August 10, 1948.
Is Mad About Opera worth watching?
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Mad About Opera (1948) holds an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.