Turandot
Synopsis
From the world famous Arena of Verona, an international cast perform one of Puccini's best loved operas. The cruel Princess Turandot, ruler of China, will only wed a prince who can answer correctly her three riddles. Those who fail are executed. Prince Calaf, son of the exiled king of Tartary, falls in love with Turandot as soon as he sets eyes on her, and despite the protestations of his friends and family sets out to pass her test.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giuliano Montaldo, Brian Large
- Screenplay & Story
- Giuseppe Adami, Renato Simoni
- Original Score
- Giacomo Puccini
- Original Title
- Turandot
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giuliano Montaldo, Brian Large
Giuseppe Adami, Renato Simoni
Giacomo Puccini
Department Leadership Roster
Giacomo Puccini
Original Music Composer
Giuseppe Adami
Writer
Renato Simoni
Writer
Giuliano Montaldo
Director
Brian Large
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Turandot
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What is Turandot about?
From the world famous Arena of Verona, an international cast perform one of Puccini's best loved operas. The cruel Princess Turandot, ruler of China, will only wed a prince who can answer correctly her three riddles. Those who fail are executed. Prince Calaf, son of the exiled king of Tartary, falls in love with Turandot as soon as he sets eyes on her, and despite the protestations of his friends and family sets out to pass her test.
Who directed Turandot?
Turandot was directed by Giuliano Montaldo, Brian Large.
Who stars in Turandot?
The principal cast of Turandot includes Ghena Dimitrova, Nicola Martinucci, Cecilia Gasdia, Ivo Vinco, Graziano Polidori.
When was Turandot released and how long is it?
Turandot was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Turandot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Turandot was composed by Giacomo Puccini.