Casanova's Big Night (1954)
The hilarious story of Casanova - history's greatest wolf !
Italy 1757, Pippo Popolino, a lowly tailor, disguises himself as the great Casanova in order to romance the attractive widow Francesca. He little suspects what awaits him... Locked into the incongruous role by the desperation of the real Casanova's creditors, Pippo must journey to Venice on a delicate mission far beyond his capabilities.
Director: Norman Z. McLeod
Genre: Comedy, Adventure
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: April 7, 1954
Cast
- Bob Hope - Pippo Popolino
- Joan Fontaine - Francesca Bruni
- Audrey Dalton - Elena Di Gambetta
- Basil Rathbone - Lucio / Narrator
- Hugh Marlowe - Stefano Di Gambetta
- Arnold Moss - The Doge
- John Carradine - Foressi
- John Hoyt - Maggiorin
- Hope Emerson - Duchess of Castelbello
- Robert Hutton - Raphael, Duc of Castelbello
Screenplay
Music: Lyn Murray
Cinematography: Lionel Lindon
Editing: Ellsworth Hoagland
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
italy, widow, musical, casanova, cross dressing, tailor
More Films by Director: Norman Z. McLeod
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Casanova's Big Night about?
- Italy 1757, Pippo Popolino, a lowly tailor, disguises himself as the great Casanova in order to romance the attractive widow Francesca. He little suspects what awaits him... Locked into the incongruous role by the desperation of the real Casanova's creditors, Pippo must journey to Venice on a delicate mission far beyond his capabilities.
- Who directed Casanova's Big Night?
- Casanova's Big Night was directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
- Who stars in Casanova's Big Night?
- Casanova's Big Night stars Bob Hope, Joan Fontaine, Audrey Dalton, Basil Rathbone, Hugh Marlowe, Arnold Moss.
- How long is Casanova's Big Night?
- Casanova's Big Night has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Casanova's Big Night?
- Casanova's Big Night is a Comedy, Adventure film.
- Where was Casanova's Big Night produced?
- Casanova's Big Night was produced in United States of America.