Puccini
Originally released in 1984. Puccini is a documentary/drama film. directed by Tony Palmer.
Starring Robert Stephens, Virginia McKenna, and Judith Howarth
Synopsis
In Torre del Lago, by Lake Massaciuccoli, Puccini is writing "The Girl of the Golden West" when his wife Elvira accuses him of a dalliance with their maid, Doria Manfredi, a young women from town. Although the maestro is frequently unfaithful, he denies the affair; Elvira insists she's right and publicly hounds Doria. Between scenes in this domestic drama that turns tragic, we watch a Scottish company rehearse and stage "Turandot," Puccini's last opera. The film finds parallels between the two stories and suggests that in the opera, Puccini expresses love for his wife and guilt in Doria's fate. Three local gentlemen provide a spoken chorus as Puccini's score plays throughout.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1984
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
1.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert Stephens
as Giacomo Puccini
Virginia McKenna
as Elvira
Judith Howarth
as Doria / Liu
Robert Urquhart
as Doria's Father
Bill Fraser
as Fucini, the Lawyer
William Squire
as Giacchi, the Doctor
Peter Woodthorpe
as Umberto Manfredi
Andrew Cruickshank
as Father Michelucci
Phil McCall
as Gnicche
Rupert Graves
as Tonio
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Ladbroke Films
- Channel 4 Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Puccini about?
In Torre del Lago, by Lake Massaciuccoli, Puccini is writing "The Girl of the Golden West" when his wife Elvira accuses him of a dalliance with their maid, Doria Manfredi, a young women from town. ...
Who directed Puccini?
Puccini was directed by Tony Palmer.
How long is Puccini?
Puccini has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was Puccini released?
Puccini was released on January 1, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Puccini?
The main cast of Puccini includes Robert Stephens, Virginia McKenna, Judith Howarth, Robert Urquhart, Bill Fraser.