Lichter des Varieté (1950): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1950 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1950, Lichter des Varieté is a komödie, drama, liebesfilm and musik film directed by Alberto Lattuada, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. In Italy, Checco Dal Monte manages a troupe of traveling performers with plenty of heart but minimal talent. At a small town engagement, he encounters the starry-eyed, gorgeous Lily Antonelli, and hires her as a dancer on the show. Vivacious Lily quickly sells out crowds and earns the resentment of Checco's mistress, Melina Amour, but the fledgling performer has far bigger ambitions and soon sets her sights on a higher-profile role.
Who’s in it. Lichter des Varieté stars Peppino De Filippo as Checco Dal Monte, Giulietta Masina as Melina Amour, Carla Del Poggio as Liliana "Lilly" Antonelli and John Kitzmiller as Trumpet player Johnny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Lichter des Varieté has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lichter des Varieté page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lichter des Varieté tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Lichter des Varieté (1950)?
- In USA, Lichter des Varieté is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lichter des Varieté worth watching?
- Lichter des Varieté holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie, drama, liebesfilm and musik. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lichter des Varieté?
- Lichter des Varieté stars Peppino De Filippo, Giulietta Masina, Carla Del Poggio, John Kitzmiller and Folco Lulli.
- When was Lichter des Varieté released?
- Lichter des Varieté was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.