Casanova's Big Night (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1954, Casanova's Big Night is a comedy and adventure film directed by Norman Z. McLeod, running about 86 minutes. “The hilarious story of Casanova - history's greatest wolf !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 incongruous role by the desperation of the real Casanova's creditors, Pippo must journey to Venice on a delicate mission far beyond his capabilities.
Who’s in it. Casanova's Big Night stars Bob Hope as Pippo Popolino, Joan Fontaine as Francesca Bruni, Audrey Dalton as Elena Di Gambetta and Basil Rathbone as Lucio / Narrator, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Casanova's Big Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Casanova's Big Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Casanova's Big Night tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Casanova's Big Night (1954)?
- In US, Casanova's Big Night is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Casanova's Big Night worth watching?
- Casanova's Big Night holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Casanova's Big Night?
- Casanova's Big Night stars Bob Hope, Joan Fontaine, Audrey Dalton, Basil Rathbone and Hugh Marlowe.
- When was Casanova's Big Night released?
- Casanova's Big Night was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.