Released:
1965-01-16

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.

Directors:
Franco Zeffirelli, Wilhelm Semmelroth

Runtime:
1h 45min

Genre:
Drama, Music

• Cast:
• 
  Gianni Raimondi
  as
  Rodolfo, ein Poet
• 
  Rolando Panerai
  as
  Marcello, ein Maler
• 
  Gianni Maffeo
  as
  Schaunard, ein Musiker
• 
  Ivo Vinco
  as
  Colline, ein Philosoph
• 
  Carlo Badioli
  as
  Benoit, ein Hausherr