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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.
Starring
Gordon MacRae, Shirley Jones, Cameron Mitchell
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Carousel was released 70 years ago in 1956.
Overview
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 i...
Carousel is a Music, Romance film with a runtime of 2h 8m.
CAST (12)
Gordon MacRae
Billy Bigelow
Shirley Jones
Julie Jordan
Cameron Mitchell
Jigger Craigin
Barbara Ruick
Carrie Pipperidge
Claramae Turner
Cousin Nettie
Robert Rounseville
Mr. Enoch Snow
Gene Lockhart
Starkeeper / Dr. Selden
Audrey Christie
Mrs. Mullin
Susan Luckey
Louise Bigelow
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William LeMassena
Heavenly Friend
John Dehner
Mr. Bascombe
Jacques d'Amboise
Louise's 'Starlight Carnival' Dancing Partner
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What is Carousel about?
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.
How long is Carousel?
Carousel has a runtime of 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Who stars in Carousel?
The cast of Carousel includes Gordon MacRae, Shirley Jones, Cameron Mitchell, Barbara Ruick, Claramae Turner.
What is the rating of Carousel?
Carousel has a rating of 5.2 out of 10 based on 82 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Music
Romance