The Emperor of Capri (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1949, The Emperor of Capri is a comedy film directed by Luigi Comencini, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Beautiful gold-digger Sonia mistakes Antonio, a waiter in a Neapolitan hotel, for Arab Prince Bey of Agapur and makes an appointment with him for the following day in Capri, and Antonio goes there behind the backs of his wife and mother-in-law. A lucky series of circumstances actually does transform him into the prince of the island.
Who’s in it. The Emperor of Capri stars Totò as Antonio De Fazio, Gianni Appelius as Bubi di Primaporta, Galeazzo Benti as Dodo della Baggina and Nerio Bernardi as Osvaldo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Emperor of Capri has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Emperor of Capri page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Emperor of Capri tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Emperor of Capri (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Emperor of Capri change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Emperor of Capri worth watching?
- The Emperor of Capri holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Emperor of Capri?
- The Emperor of Capri stars Totò, Gianni Appelius, Galeazzo Benti, Nerio Bernardi and Mario Castellani.
- When was The Emperor of Capri released?
- The Emperor of Capri was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.