For The First Time (1959)

Format: DVD-R

Mario Lanza's final movie casts him as an opera singer who attempts to raise money to help his deaf girlfriend by performing concerts throughout Europe. Although Lanza's health was faltering during the film's production, his voice is still magnificent. Among the numbers featured: "La Donna e Mobile," "Oh Mon Amour," and "Ave Maria." Zsa Zsa Gabor, Johanna von Koczian co-star. 97 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono.

SKU: D60060

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Category:: Musicals
Director:: Rudolph Mate
Rated:: NR
Color:: Color
Format:: DVD-R Widescreen
Closed Captioned:: No; Cast: Mario Lanza, Johanna von Koczian, Kurt Krasznar, Hans Sonker, Annie Rosar, Sandro Giglio, Walter Rilla, Renzo Cesana, Peter Capell, Gisella Matthews, Michael Cosmo, Carlo Rizzo, John Stein, Manfred Schaffer, Zsa Zsa Gabor

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For The First Time (1959)

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