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Content Advisory: Suitable for Children Movie Release: 1951 DVD Release: 09/26/2006 Format: DVD SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 35 mins Studio: Qualiton Members Wishing: 4 Genres: Musical, Film-Opera See Also: Aida

Sophia Loren, complete with blackface and an Afro, came to international acclaim in this fairly literal version of the Giuseppe Verdi opera. Loren (with singing dubbed by Renata Tebaldi) portrays the title character, an Ethiopian slave owned by Amneris (Lois Maxwell), the daughter of the Egyptian king. Aida's romantic heart is her weakness, as she must choose between loyalty to her conquered race and romance with Radames (Luciano della Marra), an officer of the Egyptian army. Director Clemente Fracassi gets a bit carried away with epic splendor and the opulent color format, but fans of Loren and opera novices should find the film rewarding. Despite Loren's lauded performance, the role of Aida was originally intended for Gina Lollobrigida. ~ Robert Firsching, All Movie Guide

Sophia Loren - Aida
Lois Maxwell - Amneris
Luciano della Maria - Redames
Enrico Formichi - Pharaoh
Afro Polli - Amonsaro
Antonio Cassinelli - Ramfis