Variety Lights
1950, Italian. Directed by Federico Fellini & Alberto Lattuada.
In Italy, Checco Dal Monte manages a troupe of traveling performers with plenty of heart but minimal talent. At a small town engagement, he encounters the starry-eyed, gorgeous Lily Antonelli, and hires her as a dancer on the show. Vivacious Lily quickly sells out crowds and earns the resentment of Checco's mistress, Melina Amour, but the fledgling performer has far bigger ambitions and soon sets her sights on a higher-profile role.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 104 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Variety Lights
Variety Lights is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Federico FelliniDirector
- Alberto LattuadaDirector
- Peppino De FilippoChecco Dal Monte
- Carla Del PoggioLiliana "Lilly" Antonelli
- Giulietta MasinaMelina Amour
- John KitzmillerTrumpet Player Johnny
- Dante MaggioRemo
- Checco DuranteTheater Owner
- Gina MascettiValeria del Sole
- Giulio CalìMagician Edison Will
- Silvio BagoliniBruno Antonini
- Giacomo FuriaDuke
- Mario De AngelisMaestro
- Vanja OricoMoema - Brazilian Singer
Details
- Released
- 6 December 1950
- Original title
- Luci del varietà
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Federico Fellini, Alberto Lattuada, Tullio Pinelli
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Variety Lights: quick answers
Is Variety Lights worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 104 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Variety Lights?
Variety Lights runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Variety Lights have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Variety Lights. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Variety Lights parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Variety Lights is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Variety Lights on?
Variety Lights is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Variety Lights?
If you liked Variety Lights, try Ugly, Dirty and Bad, Ginger and Fred, We All Loved Each Other So Much.
Who directed Variety Lights?
Variety Lights (1950) was directed by Federico Fellini and Alberto Lattuada and stars Peppino De Filippo, Carla Del Poggio, Giulietta Masina.