Retroscena(1939)
Called to perform at the Scala, a young baritone begins a transatlantic romance with a famous pianist. The singer, having been skewered by a critic after his last performance in Milan, attempts to find a way to win over the audience and the critics, while wooing his love interest.
Movie: Retroscena
Top 10 Billed Cast
Diana Martelli, la pianista
Parsifal Bernocchio
Mirna Martelli, la zia di Diana
Silvio Dentice
Terenzio
Il commissario
Il vice commissario
Sablonscky
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Called to perform at the Scala, a young baritone begins a transatlantic romance with a famous pianist. The singer, having been skewered by a critic after his last performance in Milan, attempts to find a way to win over the audience and the critics, while wooing his love interest.
Release Date
1939-11-26
Average
5.2
Rating:
2.6 startsTagline
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Languages:
Italiano
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