The Death of Klinghoffer
Synopsis
An opera in a prologue and two acts by John Adams, with a libretto by Alice Goodman, inspired by the 1985 hijacking of the cruise ship Achille Lauro. Conducted by Lawrence Renes, directed and designed by Luca Guadagnino. A new production by the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino.
Top Cast
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Daniel Okulitch
The Captain
Andreas Mattersberger
The First Officer
Marina Comparato
Swiss Grandmother / Austrian Woman
Roy Cornelius Smith
Molqi
Levent Bakirci
Mamoud
Laurent Naouri
Leon Klinghoffer
Joshua Bloom
Rambo
Janetka Hoșco
British Dancing Girl
Marvic Monreal
Yazmir
Susan Bullock
Marylin Klinghoffer
Lawrence Renes
Self - Conductor
Luca Guadagnino
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barbara Napolitano, Luca Guadagnino
- Screenplay & Story
- Alice Goodman
- Original Score
- John Adams
- Original Title
- The Death of Klinghoffer
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Production Studios
- Direzione Produzione TV della Rai CPTV di Napoli
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barbara Napolitano, Luca Guadagnino
Alice Goodman
John Adams
Vincenzo Napoletano
Guendalina Carattoli
Valeria Negro
Department Leadership Roster
Barbara Napolitano
Director
Luca Guadagnino
Director
Alice Goodman
Writer
Marta Solari
Costume Design
Vincenzo Napoletano
Director of Photography
Guendalina Carattoli
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Death of Klinghoffer
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What is The Death of Klinghoffer about?
An opera in a prologue and two acts by John Adams, with a libretto by Alice Goodman, inspired by the 1985 hijacking of the cruise ship Achille Lauro. Conducted by Lawrence Renes, directed and designed by Luca Guadagnino. A new production by the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino.
Who directed The Death of Klinghoffer?
The Death of Klinghoffer was directed by Barbara Napolitano, Luca Guadagnino.
Who stars in The Death of Klinghoffer?
The principal cast of The Death of Klinghoffer includes Daniel Okulitch, Andreas Mattersberger, Marina Comparato, Roy Cornelius Smith, Levent Bakirci.
When was The Death of Klinghoffer released and how long is it?
The Death of Klinghoffer was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Death of Klinghoffer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Death of Klinghoffer was composed by John Adams.