Retroscena (1939)
Called to perform at the Scala, a young baritone begins a transatlantic romance with a famous pianist. The singer, having been skewered by a critic after his last performance in Milan, attempts to find a way to win over the audience and the critics, while wooing his love interest.
Director: Alessandro Blasetti
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Music
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: November 26, 1939
Cast
- Filippo Romito - Il baritone Alberto De Sanni
- Elisa Cegani - Diana Martelli, la pianista
- Camillo Pilotto - Parsifal Bernocchio
- Lia Orlandini - Mirna Martelli, la zia di Diana
- Enzo Biliotti - Silvio Dentice
- Ugo Ceseri - Terenzio
- Giovanni Grasso - Il commissario
- Fausto Guerzoni - Il vice commissario
- Ermanno Roveri - Un giornalista
- Romolo Costa - Sablonscky
Screenplay
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Alessandro Blasetti
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Retroscena about?
- Called to perform at the Scala, a young baritone begins a transatlantic romance with a famous pianist. The singer, having been skewered by a critic after his last performance in Milan, attempts to find a way to win over the audience and the critics, while wooing his love interest.
- Who directed Retroscena?
- Retroscena was directed by Alessandro Blasetti.
- Who stars in Retroscena?
- Retroscena stars Filippo Romito, Elisa Cegani, Camillo Pilotto, Lia Orlandini, Enzo Biliotti, Ugo Ceseri.
- How long is Retroscena?
- Retroscena has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Retroscena?
- Retroscena is a Comedy, Romance, Music film.