Salome
Synopsis
Richard Strauss's opera, from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
Top Cast
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Catherine Malfitano
Salome
Bryn Terfel
Jokanaan
Kenneth Riegel
Herod
Anja Silja
Herodias
Robert Gambill
Narraboth
Graeme Broadbent
First soldier
Michael Druiett
Second soldier
Peter Bronder
First Jew
Alexander Oliver
Second Jew
Timothy Robinson
Third Jew
Rupert Oliver Forbes
Fourth Jew
Jeremy White
Fifth Jew
Andrea Hazell
A slave
Ruby Philogene
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Andrew Greenan
First Nazarene
Gary Magee
Second Nazarene
Release History & Theatrical Window
Live performance
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans Hulscher, Luc Bondy
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Wilde, Hedwig Lachmann
- Original Score
- Richard Strauss
- Original Title
- Salome
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- RM Arts, BBC, Decca
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Hulscher, Luc Bondy
Oscar Wilde, Hedwig Lachmann
Richard Strauss
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Hulscher
Director
Hedwig Lachmann
Writer
Susanne Raschig
Costume Design
Luc Bondy
Director
Richard Strauss
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Salome.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Salome
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Salome about?
Richard Strauss's opera, from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
Who directed Salome?
Salome was directed by Hans Hulscher, Luc Bondy.
Who stars in Salome?
The principal cast of Salome includes Catherine Malfitano, Bryn Terfel, Kenneth Riegel, Anja Silja, Robert Gambill.
When was Salome released and how long is it?
Salome was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Salome?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Salome was composed by Richard Strauss.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Salome?
Salome holds official age classifications: GB: NR.