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Release Year1948
Runtime—
LanguageIT
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Music
Votes3
DirectorMario Costa
WritersMario Costa, Steno, Giovanna Soria
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMad About Opera
About Mad About Opera
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.
Directed by Mario Costa, Mad About Opera leans on a strong ensemble — Gino Bechi, Maria Caniglia, Tito Gobbi — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1948.
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