La Fanciulla del West 32 years old

Giancarlo Del Monaco’s atmospheric production brings to colorful life a 19th-century mining camp during the California Gold Rush. At the center of the action is the good-hearted bar owner Minnie, sung by Barbara Daniels, who takes a motherly interest in the miners. Plácido Domingo is Dick Johnson, also known as the bandit Ramerrez, who falls in love with Minnie. Sherrill Milnes sings Jack Rance, the sheriff who is not only determined to capture Ramerrez but also wants Minnie for himself. Bloodshed, a crooked poker game, a snowstorm, and a near lynching ensue before Minnie and her bandit-turned-lover can ride off to start a new life. Leonard Slatkin conducts one of Puccini’s most colorful scores.

Credits

La Fanciulla del West Cast

Name Character
Richard Vernon He was 67, 72 years old when he died as Bello
Plácido Domingo He was 51, now 83 years old as Dick Johnson o Ramerrez
Sherrill Milnes He was 57, now 89 years old as Jack Rance
James Courtney was 11, now 44 years old as Sid
Charles Anthony He was 62, 82 years old when he died as Trin
Bernard Fitch as Harry

La Fanciulla del West Crew

Name Department
Giancarlo del Monaco as Production Design. He was 48 (now 80) years old Art
David Belasco as Writer. He was 138 (77) years old when He died Writing
Brian Large as Director. He was 53 (now 85) years old Directing
Giacomo Puccini as Compositor. He was 133 (65) years old when He died Crew
La Fanciulla del West poster
La Fanciulla del West (32 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, April 08, 1992
  • Runtime: 140 minutes