Francesca da Rimini
Synopsis
Live performance at the Metropolitan Opera, 1984. James Levine conducting Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus. Stage direction by Piero Faggioni.
Top Cast
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Renata Scotto
Francesca
Plácido Domingo
Paolo Malatesta
Cornell MacNeil
Gianciotto
Richard Fredricks
Ostasio
Nicole Lorange
Samaritana
William Lewis
Malatestino
Gail Robinson
Garsenda
Natalia Rom
Biancofiore
Claudia Catania
Adonella
Gail Dubinbaum
Altichiara
Isola Jones
Smaragdi
Anthony Laciura
Ser Toldo Berardengo
John Gilmore
An Archer
Brian Schexnayder
Simonetto
John Darrenkamp
Berlingerio
John Bills
A Prisoner
James Levine
Conductor
MET Orchestra
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 7, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Piero Faggioni, Brian Large
- Screenplay & Story
- Gabriele D'Annunzio, Tito Ricordi
- Original Score
- Riccardo Zandonai
- Original Title
- Francesca da Rimini
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Production Studios
- The Metropolitan Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Piero Faggioni, Brian Large
Gabriele D'Annunzio, Tito Ricordi
Riccardo Zandonai
Department Leadership Roster
Riccardo Zandonai
Original Music Composer
Tito Ricordi
Writer
Piero Faggioni
Director
Brian Large
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 Francesca da Rimini
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Francesca da Rimini about?
Live performance at the Metropolitan Opera, 1984. James Levine conducting Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Chorus. Stage direction by Piero Faggioni.
Who directed Francesca da Rimini?
Francesca da Rimini was directed by Piero Faggioni, Brian Large.
Who stars in Francesca da Rimini?
The principal cast of Francesca da Rimini includes Renata Scotto, Plácido Domingo, Cornell MacNeil, Richard Fredricks, Nicole Lorange.
When was Francesca da Rimini released and how long is it?
Francesca da Rimini was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 2h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Francesca da Rimini?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Francesca da Rimini was composed by Riccardo Zandonai.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Francesca da Rimini?
Francesca da Rimini holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).