Puccini: La bohème
Synopsis
"La Bohème" is one of Giacomo Puccini's most popular and timeless works and the second-most performed opera at New York's Metropolitan Opera. This production, directed by the legendary Franco Zeffirelli, features José Carreras, Teresa Stratas, Renata Scotto and Richard Stilwell. The opera is replete with extraordinary visual beauty as it presents the tragic story of young bohemians struggling to make it in the world.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franco Zeffirelli, Kirk Browning
- Screenplay & Story
- Giuseppe Giacosa, Luigi Illica
- Original Score
- Giacomo Puccini
- Original Title
- Puccini: La bohème
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Grammophon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franco Zeffirelli, Kirk Browning
Giuseppe Giacosa, Luigi Illica
Giacomo Puccini
Clemente D'Alessio, Michael Bronson
Department Leadership Roster
Giacomo Puccini
Original Music Composer
Giuseppe Giacosa
Writer
Luigi Illica
Writer
Franco Zeffirelli
Director
Franco Zeffirelli
Production Design
Clemente D'Alessio
Producer
Kirk Browning
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Puccini: La bohème
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What is Puccini: La bohème about?
"La Bohème" is one of Giacomo Puccini's most popular and timeless works and the second-most performed opera at New York's Metropolitan Opera. This production, directed by the legendary Franco Zeffirelli, features José Carreras, Teresa Stratas, Renata Scotto and Richard Stilwell. The opera is replete with extraordinary visual beauty as it presents the tragic story of young bohemians struggling to make it in the world.
Who directed Puccini: La bohème?
Puccini: La bohème was directed by Franco Zeffirelli, Kirk Browning.
Who stars in Puccini: La bohème?
The principal cast of Puccini: La bohème includes Teresa Stratas, Renata Scotto, José Carreras, Richard Stilwell, Allan Monk.
When was Puccini: La bohème released and how long is it?
Puccini: La bohème was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Puccini: La bohème?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Puccini: La bohème was composed by Giacomo Puccini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Puccini: La bohème?
Puccini: La bohème holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).