Duke Bluebeard's Castle 35 years old

This highly acclaimed film version of Béla Bartók's searing psychological opera, performed by Robert Lloyd and Elizabeth Laurence, won the 1989 Prix Italia Music Prize. Bartók's short opera, one of the composer's most impressive early works, tells the macabre legend of Duke Bluebeard, who brings his young wife Judith to live in his remote castle. The dramatic intensity increases as sinister secrets are gradually unveiled, bringing the opera to its haunting conclusion.

Credits

Duke Bluebeard's Castle Cast

Name Character
John Woodvine He was 59, now 95 years old as Speaker of the Prologue (voice)
Robert Lloyd He was 49, now 84 years old as Bluebeard

Duke Bluebeard's Castle Crew

Name Department
Leslie Megahey as Director. She was 44 (now 79) years old Directing
Béla Balázs as Opera. He was 104 (64) years old when He died Writing
Duke Bluebeard's Castle poster
Duke Bluebeard's Castle (35 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, April 12, 1989
  • Runtime: 64 minutes