Movie

Casanova's Big Night

“The hilarious story of Casanova - history's greatest wolf !”

★ 6.1(19)19541h 26m

Casanova's Big Night is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Norman Z. McLeod
Release date: 1954-04-07
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

About Casanova's Big Night

Casanova's Big Night is a 1954 movie in the Comedy and Adventure genres, directed by Norman Z. McLeod, starring Bob Hope, Joan Fontaine and Audrey Dalton. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 19 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Casanova's Big Night in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Italy 1757, Pippo Popolino, a lowly tailor, disguises himself as the great Casanova in order to romance the attractive widow Francesca. He little suspects what awaits him... Locked into the incongruous role by the desperation of the real Casanova's creditors, Pippo must journey to Venice on a delicate mission far beyond his capabilities.

Cast

Bob Hope

Pippo Popolino

Joan Fontaine

Francesca Bruni

Audrey Dalton

Elena Di Gambetta

Basil Rathbone

Lucio / Narrator

Hugh Marlowe

Stefano Di Gambetta

Arnold Moss

The Doge

John Carradine

Foressi

John Hoyt

Maggiorin

Hope Emerson

Duchess of Castelbello

Robert Hutton

Raphael, Duc of Castelbello

Lon Chaney Jr.

Emo, the Murderer

Raymond Burr

Bragadin

Themes & keywords

italywidowmusicalcasanovacross dressingtailor

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Casanova's Big Night in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, Casanova's Big Night is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Casanova's Big Night on Netflix?+

Casanova's Big Night is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Casanova's Big Night?+

Casanova's Big Night has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in Casanova's Big Night?+

Casanova's Big Night stars Bob Hope, Joan Fontaine, Audrey Dalton, Basil Rathbone and Hugh Marlowe.

When did Casanova's Big Night come out?+

Casanova's Big Night is a 1954 movie directed by Norman Z. McLeod.

What genre is Casanova's Big Night?+

Casanova's Big Night is Comedy and Adventure film.

Who directed Casanova's Big Night?+

Casanova's Big Night was directed by Norman Z. McLeod.