Giuseppe Verdi, released theatrically in the US as The Life and Music of Giuseppe Verdi and on video as Verdi, the King of Melody, is a 1953 Italian biographical musical melodrama film starring Pierre Cressoy and directed by Raffaello Matarazzo. It is based on adult life events of the composer Giuseppe Verdi.[1] The film was a commercial success, grossing over 957 million lire at the Italian box office.[2]
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Directed by | Raffaello Matarazzo |
Cinematography | Tino Santoni |
Edited by | Mario Serandrei |
Music by | Giuseppe Verdi |
Release date | 22 December 1953 |
Language | Italian |
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