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.
Credits
La Bohème Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Herbert von Karajan
He was 57, 81 years old when he died
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as Himself - Conductor |
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Mirella Freni
She was 29, 84 years old when she died
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as Mimi |
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Adriana Martino
She was 33, now 93 years old
|
as Musetta |
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Rolando Panerai
He was 40, 95 years old when he died
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as Marcello, ein Maler |
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Ivo Vinco
He was 37, 86 years old when he died
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as Colline, ein Philosoph |
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Gianni Raimondi
He was 41, 85 years old when he died
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as Rodolfo, ein Poet |
La Bohème Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Marcel Escoffier as Costume Design. He was 54 (90) years old when He died
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Costume & Make-Up |
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Werner Krien as Director of Photography. He was 53 (62) years old when He died
|
Camera |
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Henri Murger as Novel. He was 143 (38) years old when He died
|
Writing |
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Franco Zeffirelli as Production Design. He was 42 (96) years old when He died
|
Art |
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Franco Zeffirelli as Director. He was 42 (96) years old when He died
|
Directing |
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Giuseppe Giacosa as Writer. He was 117 (58) years old when He died
|
Writing |
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Luigi Illica as Writer. He was 108 (62) years old when He died
|
Writing |
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Herbert von Karajan as Producer. He was 57 (81) years old when He died
|
Production |
