Casanova's Big Night
"The hilarious story of Casanova - history's greatest wolf !"
Originally released in 1954. Casanova's Big Night is a comedy/adventure film. directed by Norman Z. McLeod. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bob Hope, Joan Fontaine, and Audrey Dalton
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 7, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (18 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bob Hope
as Pippo Popolino
Joan Fontaine
as Francesca Bruni
Audrey Dalton
as Elena Di Gambetta
Basil Rathbone
as Lucio / Narrator
Hugh Marlowe
as Stefano Di Gambetta
Arnold Moss
as The Doge
John Carradine
as Foressi
John Hoyt
as Maggiorin
Hope Emerson
as Duchess of Castelbello
Robert Hutton
as Raphael, Duc of Castelbello
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
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 incongr...
Who directed Casanova's Big Night?
Casanova's Big Night was directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
How long is Casanova's Big Night?
Casanova's Big Night has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Casanova's Big Night released?
Casanova's Big Night was released on April 7, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Casanova's Big Night?
The main cast of Casanova's Big Night includes Bob Hope, Joan Fontaine, Audrey Dalton, Basil Rathbone, Hugh Marlowe.