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Verdi, the King of Melody (1953)
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Verdi, the King of Melody (Italian: Giuseppe Verdi, also known as The Life and Music of Giuseppe Verdi and Verdi) is a 1953 Italian biographical drama film directed by Raffaello Matarazzo. It is based on real life events of the composer Giuseppe Verdi. The film was a commercial success, grossing over 957 millions lire at the Italian box office.
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Un grand compositeur d'opéra italien se remémore sa vie bien remplie sur son lit de mort.Actors
Pierre Cressoy
(Giuseppe Verdi)
Anna Maria Ferrero
(Margherita Barezzi)
Sandro Ruffini
(Impr. Marelli)
Gaby Andreu
(Giuseppina Strepponi)
Irene Genna
(Violetta)
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