Puccini DVD, 1984

aka Tony Palmer's Film About Puccini

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Film Description

The tragic story of Doria Manfredi and her relationship with Giacomo Puccini was suppressed for almost 80 years by either Puccini’s publisher, Ricordi, or his family (or both). Here, Palmer’s Puccini juxtaposes a dramatization of this tragic story with footage from his controversial 1984 production of Turandot for the Scottish National Opera. Written by Charles Wood (Wagner), the film features a superb cast, including actress Virginia McKenna as Elvira Puccini, and the late Sir Robert Stephens in the title role. The Scottish National Opera cast includes the extraordinary Scottish soprano Linda Evans Gray in the role of Turandot, American baritone Williard White as Timur, and British baritone Alan Opie as Ping.

Film Information

Director - Tony Palmer

Produced - 1984

Main Language - English

Countries & Regions - British Film

Cast - Robert Stephens, Rupert Graves, Bill Fraser, Virginia McKenna

DVD Details

Related Genres

• Contemporary Period, Costume, Historical Film
• Contemporary British Film
• Biographical Documentaries
• Music Documentaries
• Musicals & Music
• Stage
• Contemporary British Film

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