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Carousel (1956)
Director: Henry King
Cast: Gordon MacRae, Shirley Jones, Cameron Mitchell, Barbara Ruick
6.6
71%Runtime128 min
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Billy Bigelow has been dead for 15 years. Now outside the pearly gates, he long ago waived his right to go back to Earth for a day. He has heard that there is a problem with his family: namely with his wife Julie Bigelow, née Jordan, and his child he hasn't met. He would now like to head back to Earth to assist in rectifying the problem; but before he may go, he has to get permission from the gatekeeper by telling him his story. Adapted from the Rodgers and Hammerstein hit Broadway musical.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Carousel, the 1956 musical film directed by Henry King, has received a mixed critical reception, with an IMDb rating of 6.6/10 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 71%. While the film is an adaptation of the popular Rodgers and Hammerstein Broadway musical, its critical standing is somewhat divided, indicating it may be an underrated or divisive work among film experts and general audiences.
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Carousel is a captivating musical romance from 1956 directed by Henry King, featuring the talents of Gordon MacRae and Shirley Jones. The film's stunning visuals, emotional storytelling, and memorable songs from the Broadway hit make it a must-see for fans of classic Hollywood musicals.
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Carousel is a 1956 American drama fantasy musical film based on the 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein stage musical of the same name, which in turn was based on Ferenc Molnár's 1909 non-musical play Liliom. The film stars Gordon MacRae and Shirley Jones and was directed by Henry King.
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