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Ensi kerran

Original title: For the First Time
  • 19591959
  • K-12K-12
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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Mario Lanza and Johanna von Koczian in Ensi kerran (1959)
The brilliance of one of the world's most beloved tenors and the exciting world of opera highlight this delightful romantic adventure set in the most beautiful cities of Europe. Tonio Costa (Mario Lanza), the temperamental darling of the opera world, is forever missing performances because of impromptu street concerts and endless parties. But Tonio's carefree ways change when he falls in love with Christa, a beautiful deaf girl. Christa refuses to marry him until she can hear his sublime voice. So they embark upon a whirlwind concert tour of Europe where Christa consults with specialists while Tonio sings his heart out. Their love grows stronger and they realize that as long as they are together they can face whatever the future holds. Lush, exotic locations, fabulous operatic performances and the magic of Mario Lanza give this sparkling love story the look and sound of enchantment.
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An opera singer with a bad attitude falls in love with a deaf girl who changes his life.An opera singer with a bad attitude falls in love with a deaf girl who changes his life.An opera singer with a bad attitude falls in love with a deaf girl who changes his life.

IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Rudolph Maté
  • Writer
    • Andrew Solt(original story by)
  • Stars
    • Mario Lanza
    • Johanna von Koczian
    • Kurt Kasznar
  • Director
    • Rudolph Maté
  • Writer
    • Andrew Solt(original story by)
  • Stars
    • Mario Lanza
    • Johanna von Koczian
    • Kurt Kasznar
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    • 17User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Mario Lanza
    Mario Lanza
    • Tonio Costa
    Johanna von Koczian
    Johanna von Koczian
    • Christa
    Kurt Kasznar
    Kurt Kasznar
    • Ladislas Tabory
    Hans Söhnker
    Hans Söhnker
    • Prof. Bruckner
    • (as Hans Sonker)
    Annie Rosar
    Annie Rosar
    • Mathilde Faktotum
    Sandro Giglio
    Sandro Giglio
    • Alessandro
    Walter Rilla
    Walter Rilla
    • Dr. Bessart
    Renzo Cesana
    Renzo Cesana
    • Angelo
    Peter Capell
    Peter Capell
    • Leopold Hübner
    Gisella Mathews
    Michael Cosmo
    • Aldo
    Carlo Rizzo
    John Stein
    John Stein
    Manfred Schaeffer
      Zsa Zsa Gabor
      Zsa Zsa Gabor
      • Gloria De Vadnuz
      Manfred Inger
      • Servant at the Vienna State Opera
      • (uncredited)
      Nico
      Nico
      • Leader of Admirers in Capri
      • (uncredited)
      • Director
        • Rudolph Maté
      • Writer
        • Andrew Solt(original story by) (screenplay by)
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      • Trivia
        While names are being read by the judge after the bar brawl, the next name called after Mario Lanza's character's name is called is Alfred Cocozza. Lanza's real name is Alfred Cocozza.
      • Quotes

        Gloria De Vadnuz: Oh, shut up! Tonio Costa's a great singer, a fine gentlemen and one of my *most* intimate friends.

      • Soundtracks
        Wiener Blut (Vienna Blood)
        (uncredited)

        Music by Johann Strauss

      User reviews17

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      10/10
      A Mario Lanza Must See!
      From the beautiful backdrop of Capri, to the enormous, passionate ringing voice of Mario Lanza, this is a must see movie for one and all.

      Mario is in wonderful voice, and looks every bit the part of an opera singer hiding incognito. The scene where he sings "Come Prima ("For the First Time") is a showstopper, and you can almost feel the warm sunlight in your face and the salt air in your lungs as you listen to the one true voice known as Mario Lanza, singing to the swooning girls and admiring men. Don't miss this one!
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      • Jeff-114
      • Aug 10, 1999

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      • Release date
        • November 6, 1959 (Finland)
      • Countries of origin
        • Italy
        • West Germany
        • United States
      • Language
        • English
      • Also known as
        • For the First Time
      • Filming locations
        • Austria
      • Production companies
        • Corona Filmproduktion
        • Orion Films
        • Titanus
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      • Runtime
        1 hour 32 minutes
      • Sound mix
        • 4-Track Stereo
      • Aspect ratio
        • 2.35 : 1

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