Britten: Peter Grimes
Originally released in 2012. Britten: Peter Grimes is a music film. directed by Richard Jones. With a runtime of 2h 34m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring John Graham-Hall, Susan Gritton, and Christopher Purves
Synopsis
The Italian and international press were unanimous in their praise for "Peter Grimes" at La Scala, which revived the tradition of Britten's operas on the lyric stages of Italy. A top British cast was marshaled by the baton of Robin Ticciati. Richard Jones's production focuses on the fisherman as the outside in a brutal and brutalized 1980s society, cut off by mutual suspicion and misunderstanding: an unforgettable production of a 20th-century operatic masterpiece that never loses its power. Filmed in High Definition and recorded in true Surround Sound.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 1, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
2h 34m
154 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Italy
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Directors
Top Cast
John Graham-Hall
as Peter Grimes
Susan Gritton
as Ellen Orford
Christopher Purves
as Captain Balstrode
Felicity Palmer
as Auntie
Peter Hoare
as Bob Boles
Daniel Okulitch
as Swallow
Catherine Wyn-Rogers
as Mrs. Sedley
Christopher Gillett
as Rev. Horace Adams
George von Bergen
as Ned Keene
Stephen Richardson
as Hobson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Teatro alla Scala
- Opus Arte
- RAI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Britten: Peter Grimes about?
The Italian and international press were unanimous in their praise for "Peter Grimes" at La Scala, which revived the tradition of Britten's operas on the lyric stages of Italy. A top British cast w...
Who directed Britten: Peter Grimes?
Britten: Peter Grimes was directed by Richard Jones.
How long is Britten: Peter Grimes?
Britten: Peter Grimes has a runtime of 2 hours and 34 minutes (154 minutes total).
When was Britten: Peter Grimes released?
Britten: Peter Grimes was released on May 1, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Britten: Peter Grimes?
The main cast of Britten: Peter Grimes includes John Graham-Hall, Susan Gritton, Christopher Purves, Felicity Palmer, Peter Hoare.