Variety Lights
In Italy, Checco Dal Monte manages a troupe of traveling performers with plenty of heart but minimal talent. At a small town engagement, he encounters the starry-eyed, gorgeous Lily Antonelli, and hires her as a dancer on the show. Vivacious Lily quickly sells out crowds and earns the resentment of Checco's mistress, Melina Amour, but the fledgling performer has far bigger ambitions and soon sets her sights on a higher-profile role.
Where to watch Variety Lights in United States
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Where is Variety Lights streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel, Fawesome | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Brazil | Looke, NetMovies | — |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, FilmBox+ | wavve |
About Variety Lights
Variety Lights is a 1950 Italian-language drama and comedy film directed by Alberto Lattuada and Federico Fellini. The cast is led by Peppino De Filippo, Carla Del Poggio, Giulietta Masina. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, Fawesome.
Variety Lights was produced by Capitolium and made in Italy. It was released on December 6, 1950, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Alberto Lattuada, Federico Fellini
- Writers
- Federico Fellini, Tullio Pinelli, Alberto Lattuada
- Release date
- December 6, 1950
- Original language
- Italian
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy
- Production
- Capitolium
Variety Lights cast & crew
Variety Lights was directed by Alberto Lattuada and Federico Fellini and written by Federico Fellini, Tullio Pinelli, and Alberto Lattuada.
The cast features Peppino De Filippo as Checco Dal Monte, Carla Del Poggio as Liliana "Lilly" Antonelli, Giulietta Masina as Melina Amour, John Kitzmiller as Trumpet Player Johnny, Dante Maggio as Remo, and Checco Durante as Theater Owner.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Felice Lattuada and cinematography is by Otello Martelli.
Is Variety Lights worth watching?
Variety Lights holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 101 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and comedy, Variety Lights is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Variety Lights
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Cast of Variety Lights
Peppino De Filippo
Checco Dal Monte
Carla Del Poggio
Liliana "Lilly" Antonelli
Giulietta Masina
Melina Amour
John Kitzmiller
Trumpet Player Johnny
Dante Maggio
Remo
Checco Durante
Theater Owner
Gina Mascetti
Valeria del Sole
Giulio Calì
Magician Edison Will
Silvio Bagolini
Bruno Antonini
Giacomo Furia
Duke
Mario De Angelis
Maestro
Vanja Orico
Moema - Brazilian Singer
Variety Lights — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Variety Lights in United States?
Variety Lights is streaming on Criterion Channel, Fawesome in United States.
▸Is Variety Lights on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Variety Lights is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Variety Lights in?
Variety Lights is originally in Italian, with audio tracks including English, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Variety Lights?
Variety Lights runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is Variety Lights rated?
Variety Lights is rated NR. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 101 ratings.
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