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Carousel is a 1956 American musical film directed by Henry King and adapted from the stage musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Gordon MacRae and Shirley Jones star as carnival barker Billy Bigelow and mill worker Julie Jordan in a story about romance, violence, responsibility, and attempted redemption in coastal Maine. Filmed in CinemaScope, it retains major songs from the stage score, including "If I Loved You," "June Is Bustin' Out All Over," and "You'll Never Walk Alone."

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What is the 1956 film Carousel about?

It follows carnival barker Billy Bigelow and mill worker Julie Jordan, played by Gordon MacRae and Shirley Jones. Their romance is shaped by violence, hardship, and the consequences of Billy's choices.

Who directed Carousel?

Henry King directed the 1956 American film. It was adapted from the stage musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II.

Is Carousel based on a stage musical?

Yes. The film adapts Rodgers and Hammerstein's stage musical Carousel, rather than being an original screen story.

Which songs are associated with the film Carousel?

The musical is known for songs including 'If I Loved You' and 'You'll Never Walk Alone.' The 1956 film presents that Rodgers and Hammerstein score with Gordon MacRae and Shirley Jones in the central roles.

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