Amahl and the Night Visitors (1955): Cast
Amahl and the Night Visitors is a 1955 music film directed by Kirk Browning, starring Bill McIver as Amahl, Rosemary Kuhlmann and Leon Lishner. It runs 46 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 46 min
- Director
- Kirk Browning
- Genre
- Music
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Amahl and the Night Visitors About?
The premise of Amahl and the Night Visitors without spoilers.
A crippled boy Amahl and his mother receive a night visit from three travelers who claim to follow a star to bring gifts to a newborn king. The 1955 broadcast, staged by composer Gian Carlo Menotti, stars Rosemary Kuhlmann, Bill McIver and Symphony of the Air under Thomas Schippers. It became a holiday tradition and America’s most performed opera.
Amahl and the Night Visitors Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- opera
Amahl and the Night Visitors Cast & Characters
Bill McIver leads the cast as Amahl, with Rosemary Kuhlmann as Mother and Leon Lishner as King Balthazar. Directed by Kirk Browning; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kirk Browning
- Bill McIver as Amahl
- Rosemary Kuhlmann as Mother
- Leon Lishner as King Balthazar
- David Aiken as King Melchior
Also Starring in Amahl and the Night Visitors
· 2 more- Andrew McKinley King Kaspar
- Francis Monachino Servant
More from Kirk Browning
More films directed by Kirk Browning: Death of a Salesman, Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall, The Grapes of Wrath and New York City Opera: A Little Night Music.
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Amahl and the Night Visitors FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Amahl and the Night Visitors, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Amahl and the Night Visitors?
Amahl and the Night Visitors runs 46 minutes.
When was Amahl and the Night Visitors released?
Amahl and the Night Visitors was released on December 25, 1955.
Who directed Amahl and the Night Visitors?
Amahl and the Night Visitors was directed by Kirk Browning.
More films by Kirk Browning Who is in the cast of Amahl and the Night Visitors?
Amahl and the Night Visitors stars Bill McIver as Amahl, Rosemary Kuhlmann as Mother and Leon Lishner as King Balthazar, among 6 credited actors.
Does Amahl and the Night Visitors have a post-credit scene?
No. Amahl and the Night Visitors has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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