Released:
1996-09-29

Overview:
Giorgio, a young soldier, is in love with Clara. But they are separated when Giorgio is posted far away, where he meets the unhappy, unhealthy, and unattractive Fosca, who develops a passionate love for Giorgio and tries to make him love her. This rendition of Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning musical was recorded on the stage with it's original all-star Broadway cast. Originally broadcast as part of "American Playhouse" on PBS (season thirteen, episode six).

Director:
James Lapine

Runtime:
1h 55min

Genre:
Drama, Music, Romance

• Cast:
• 
  Donna Murphy
  as
  Fosca
• 
  Jere Shea
  as
  Giorgio
• 
  Marin Mazzie
  as
  Clara
• 
  Gregg Edelman
  as
  Colonel Ricci
• 
  Tom Aldredge
  as
  Dr. Tambourri