La Bohème - Teatro alla Scala
1965 · 1h 45m · N/A
Drama, Music
Directed by
Franco Zeffirelli
Overview
In the early 1960s two artistic giants, conductor Herbert von Karajan and director Franco Zeffirelli, joined forces to create this milestone production of Puccini’s masterpiece at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala. Filmed in that legendary opera house in 1965, with Zeffireli himself directing for the cameras, this “Bohème” has been acclaimed universally for its unique theatrical impact and visual splendour. Starring the young Mirella Freni in her carreer-making performance. – For the first time the full dimension of opera on film.
Director and cast
- Franco Zeffirelli Director
- Gianni Raimondi as Rodolfo, ein Poet
- Rolando Panerai as Marcello, ein Maler
- Gianni Maffeo as Schaunard, ein Musiker
- Ivo Vinco as Colline, ein Philosoph
- Herbert von Karajan as Conductor
- Carlo Badioli as Benoit, ein Hausherr
- Mirella Freni as Mimi
- Adriana Martino Cast
- Virgilio Carbonari Cast
- Franco Ricciardi Cast
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