The read
Critics rate it 29 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
Stephen Torino, who is tricked by his brother Marco into an arranged marriage with tempestuous Annie Caldash. Annie is willing to give the union a go, but Torino wants none of it.
Ratings
IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes86%
Critics rate it 29 points higher than audiences do.
7 audience votes
Key crew
- Nicholas RayDirector
- Jesse Lasky Jr.Writer
- Les BaxterOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jane RussellAnnie Caldash
- Cornel WildeStephano Torino
- Luther AdlerMarco Torino
- Joseph CalleiaPapa Theodore
- James H. RussellXano (as Jamie Russell)
- Nina KoshetzNita Johnny
- Helen WestcottVelma
- Mikhail RasumnyOld Johnny
- Wally RussellBimbo
- Richard DeaconMr. Swift (uncredited)
- Peter BroccoDoctor Robert Turchino (uncredited)
- Nick DennisKorka (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
arranged marriagemusicalgypsy woman