Giuseppe Verdi (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1953, Giuseppe Verdi is a drama and music film directed by Raffaello Matarazzo, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. The life and loves of great composer Giuseppe Verdi are played against a background of the great operas of the 19th Century. A tender love story of his successful and turbulent life, with more than 20 excerpts from his acclaimed operas.
Who’s in it. Giuseppe Verdi stars Pierre Cressoy as Giuseppe Verdi, Anna Maria Ferrero as Margherita Barezzi Verdi, Gaby André as Giuseppina Strepponi and Sandro Ruffini as Impr. Marelli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Giuseppe Verdi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Giuseppe Verdi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Giuseppe Verdi tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Giuseppe Verdi (1953)?
- In GB, Giuseppe Verdi is available to rent or buy from YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Giuseppe Verdi worth watching?
- Giuseppe Verdi holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Giuseppe Verdi?
- Giuseppe Verdi stars Pierre Cressoy, Anna Maria Ferrero, Gaby André, Sandro Ruffini and Camillo Pilotto.
- When was Giuseppe Verdi released?
- Giuseppe Verdi was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.