Aida

Aida

1st Spectacular Opera Film in COLOR!

1953 · 95 min · ★ 5.4 · Drama, Music

This Italian film version of Verdi's opera stars Sophia Loren on the screen, with Renata Tebaldi providing the vocals.

Directed by Clemente Fracassi · Written by Clemente Fracassi

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