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Casanova's Big Night
“The hilarious story of Casanova - history's greatest wolf !”
6.0 / 10• 1954• 1h 26m•NR• English
ComedyAdventure
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Bob Hope
Pippo Popolino
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Norman Z. McLeod's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Casanova's Big Night is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
