15 Jan 1937
The Life and Loves of Beethoven
Lyrical biography of the classical composer, depicted as a romantic hero, an accursed artist.
L'elisir d'amore
Nemorino is hopelessly in love with Adina but she is attracted to a dashing captain.
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Nelly Corradi Adina
Gino Sinimberghi Nemorino
Tito Gobbi Belcore
Loretta Di Lelio Giannetta
Gina Lollobrigida Adina's girlfriend (uncredited)
Silvana Mangano Adina's girlfriend (uncredited)
Italo Tajo Dulcamara
Fiorella Carmen Forti Adina's girlfriend (uncredited)
Flavia Grande Adina's girlfriend (uncredited)
Franco Pesce (uncredited)
Giuseppe Rinaldi (uncredited)
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