The Firebird (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1952, The Firebird is a drama, romance and music film directed by Hasse Ekman, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Italian singer Mario Vanni visits the Royal Opera in Stockholm and fall in love with ballet dancer Linda Corina.
Who’s in it. The Firebird stars Tito Gobbi as Mario Vanni, Ellen Rasch as Linda Corina, Eva Henning as Alice Lund and Bengt Blomgren as Frank, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Firebird has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Firebird page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Firebird tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Firebird (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Firebird change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Firebird worth watching?
- The Firebird holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Firebird?
- The Firebird stars Tito Gobbi, Ellen Rasch, Eva Henning, Bengt Blomgren and Georg Rydeberg.