Release Date

16 Jan, 1965

Runtime

01:45: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

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.

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Actors

Mirella Freni

Adriana Martino

Gianni Raimondi

Rolando Panerai

Herbert von Karajan

Gianni Maffeo

Ivo Vinco

Carlo Badioli

Virgilio Carbonari

Franco Ricciardi

Giuseppe Morresi

Carlo Forti

Angelo Mercuriali

Orchestra della Scala

Crew

Franco Zeffirelli

Herbert von Karajan

Alice Seedorf

Marcel Escoffier

Henri Murger

Franco Zeffirelli

Werner Krien

Luigi Illica

Giuseppe Giacosa